$5.00 – $12.00
Latin name: Aconitum napellus f. album
Common name: monkshood; wolf’s bane; friar’s cap
Zone: 5 – 8
Height: 4 – 5 ft (1.2 – 1.5 m)
Spread: 2 ft (0.6 m)
Aspect: full sun; partial shade
Soil: moist; fertile; well-draining
Water: regular
Note: We do not ship our plants. Local pick-up only.
Description
An herbaceous perennial with an upright growth habit. Large rounded, dark green leaves are deeply lobed. Panicles of hooded white flowers appear mid-summer through autumn. Flowers are composed of 5 petals with the upper one bulging upward to form a hood-like shape. May need staking in exposed position. Few pests or diseases.
Caution: All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. Wear gloves when handling. Sap may cause skin irritation on some people. It can also be absorbed through the pores, if left on exposed skin. Thoroughly wash affected area if you come into contact with the sap. Also wash thoroughly should you be handling any part of this plant without protective gloves.
For more about this plant: Aconitum napella f. album
Additional information
| Pot size | 1/2 gal, 1 gal, 2 gal |
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