Aconitum - 'Bressingham Spire' (Monkshood) Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours Violet Flowers (Summer late), Medium green Foliage Care Regular Maintenance Required Hardiness Frost hardy Growth Slow Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Aconitum description: This distinctive herbaceous perennial produces tall spires of dark blue / violet flowers in mid - late summer. All parts of this plant are poisonous. Aconitum cultivation notes: Aconitum is best grown under light shade in any moist fertile soil. Ideal growing environment would be at woodland edge - being well suited to naturalistic planting. Taller flowers may need staking. Divide and replant every 3 years. Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils. If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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