Aconitum fischeri

Azure Monkshood, Wolfsbane
Aconitum fischeri

Height: 45-60 cm

Width: 30-45 cm

Zone: 5

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Bloom Time: Late Summer, early Fall

Deer and rabbit resistant

Monkshood are wonderful old-fashioned perennials, perfectly suited for border plantings. This selection flowers from late summer to early fall featuring striking upright spikes of lavender-blue flowers. Each flower is shaped like a hood, thus the common name. The deeply-cut leaves are glossy and dark green. Strong stems so should not require staking. Plants prefer a site that will not dry out in summer, away from thirsty tree roots. In hot summer areas, this will need protection from the afternoon sun. CAUTION: toxic if eaten/harmful via skin. 

Description courtesy Heritage Perennials