Aconitum - Wikipedia
网页Aconitum (/ ˌ æ k ə ˈ n aɪ t əm /), [2] also known as aconite, monkshood, wolfsbane, leopard's bane, devil's helmet, or blue rocket, [3] is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae.
How to Grow and Care for Monkshood - The Spruce
网页2022年6月22日 · Native to mountainous areas in Europe and Asia, monkshood is a tall herbaceous perennial flower that blooms late in the summer and fall and handles partial shade very well. It gets its common name from the modified petals' resemblance to the cowl on a monk’s habit.
Aconite (Aconitum napellus) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
网页2024年1月31日 · Plant Characteristics: Known for its helmet-shaped blue or purple flowers and deeply divided dark green leaves, Aconitum napellus adds striking vertical interest. It's prized for its dramatic blooms and tall, stately presence in the garden.
Aconitum Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
网页At a Glance. Plant Characteristics: Aconitum is easily recognized from its hood-shaped, deep blue to purple flowers. Its tall, striking blooms are a magnet for pollinators, and help to add vertical interest to gardens. Ideal Growing Conditions: Monkshood thrives in partial shade with a moist, well-draining soil.
Aconitum napellus (Monkshood): A Purple Poison
网页Aconitum napellus (A. napellus, also known as monkshood or wolfsbane) is a perennial herb often grown as an ornamental plant due to its attractive blue to dark purple flowers. All parts of the plant, especially the roots, contain toxins. Aconitine is the most dangerous of …
Aconitum napellus - Wikipedia
网页Aconitum napellus, monkshood, [2] aconite, Venus' chariot or wolfsbane, is a species of highly toxic flowering plants in the genus Aconitum of the family Ranunculaceae, native and endemic to western and central Europe. It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall, with hairless stems and leaves.
Monkshood | Description, Major Species, Facts, & Poison
网页2024年9月24日 · monkshood, (genus Aconitum), genus of more than 200 species of showy perennial herbs of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). They occur in the north temperate zone, usually in partial shade and in rich soil.
Gardening 101: Aconites - Gardenista
网页2017年3月2日 · With their buttercup petals over an Elizabethan ruff, hardy aconites are programmed to flower when trees are stripped of their leaves. They stand to attention as soon as the sun comes out. Above: Aconites thrive in grass and leaf litter under trees. By the time trees’ leaves begin to unfurl, the aconite’s work is done.
How to Grow and Care for Monkshood - BBC Gardeners World …
网页Monkshood (Aconitum) also known as wolfsbane and common aconite, is a beautiful, stately perennial with tall spires of purple-blue flowers from mid- to late summer. It looks similar to delphinium, to which it's related. It's a great plant for the middle or back of a cottage or herbaceous border.
How to Grow and Care for Aconitum - Monkshood - Harvest to …
网页Aconitum–commonly called monkshood–is a tall, delphinium-like plant with hooded blue or purple and sometimes yellow flowers. Flowers appear on erect racemes. Aconitum can be used as a tall foundation plant, in semi-wild gardens, and lightly shaded borders.