Aconitum - 'Bressingham Spire' (Monkshood)
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.
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Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.