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Flower colour
Flower style:
SpikesFoliage colour
Foliage style:
Palmate/maple-likeSun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
1m
45cm
Aconitum carmichaelii (Arendsii Group) 'Arendsii'
Monk's hood
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Scientific family:
RanunculaceaeType:
Herbaceous perennialLifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informal, town/courtyard or woodlandPosition:
BorderSoil:
Clay or loamWildlife:
Rabbit resistant, attracts bees, attracts butterflies and deer resistantpH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralAspect:
North, east or westExposure:
ShelteredShape:
ErectMaintenance:
Typical maintenanceHealth caution:
Poisonous and skin irritantTime to maturity:
2-5 yearsAwards:
AGM
Description:
With its dark green, deeply lobed leaves and tall spires of deep blue hooded flowers, Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii' adds colour and interest to the late summer border. It grows best in cool, damp conditions in partial shade, although it will tolerate full sun in a moisture-retentive soil. A sturdy plant, it generally needs no additional support, except in very exposed positions. As an additional bonus, bees and butterflies love the flowers, and slugs tend to avoid it!
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by Andrea
Last updated 20 May 2012