Monkshood

Description

Monkshood plants also known by common names including tiger-bane, or dogs bain, also on occasion as Wolfs Bain, but that is normally the yellow flowers monkshood. This delightful aconitum flowers late summer either blue flowers and sometimes white flowers with lobed leaves.

Aconitum napellus will handle both partial shade and sun well, but they do prefer moist, well-drained soil. Always wash your hands after handling monkshood or wear gloves.

You find many references in literature to monkshood being used to kill enemies. Do not grow this plant around young children or curious pets as it has a potent neurotoxin. That said, monkshood has been safely cultivated in gardens for hundreds of years. It is a lovely flower with attractive foliage, just use caution when handling it.

PDF: Planting Instructions Here Plant so the top of the root is about 3cm (1″) below the soil line or 7cm deep (3″)