Aconitum fischeri

Aconitum fischeri - Azure Monkshood

Botanical name       : Aconitum fischeri 
Common name          : Azure Monkshood, Fischer Monkshood, Monkshood, Aconite 

Colour               : Dark-blue 
Flowering time       : July - September 
Full grown height    : ± 75 cm 
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shade 
Moisture requirement : Normal, Moist 
Winter hardiness     : Till -35°C  (USDA Zone 4) 
Spacing              : ± 35 cm (± 8 per m²) 
Details              : - 

Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 Liter 
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working days 
Special notes        : Aconitum is sometimes too tall to ship. Therefore it may be nessesary to cut the plants back. If you wish to know this before-hand, please contact us. 

General information about Monkshood (Aconitum):
Monkshood (Aconitum) is a plant that used to be used a lot in the medical care. Not without risk, as the plant is poisonous! Monkshood is easily recognizable by its flowers, they look like a monks hood. They have a similar way of growth and foliage as Larkspur (Delphinium). Monkshood likes moist soil and a sheltered position. A bit of shade during the hottest part of the day is also appreciated. Good neighbours for Monkshood are for example Baneberry (Actaea), Mountain Fleece (Persicaria amplexicaulis) and Astilbe (Astilbe).

Azure Monkshood - Aconitum fischeri