Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Aconitum napellus

  • Common Name - monkshood
  • Botanical Name - Aconitum napellus
  • Family - Ranunculaceae  
  • Leaf - compound, see photo
  • Flower - raceme inforescence, June - July
  • Bud - alternate/basal
  • Fruit - capsule 
  • Habit - spreading, upright
  • Form - oval
  • Size - 1 - 3 ft
  • Culture - full sun, part shade, humus rich/well drained soil
  • Use - perennial border, summer interest, woodland margin

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