Arendsii Autumn Monkshood is a striking upright perennial with sturdy stems and deep green foliage. Uniform clusters of hooded deep blue flowers bloom in fall. Grows best in part shade to full sun and well-drained, moist, fertile soils.
NOTE: all parts are highly poisonous. Handle and choose location with care.
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Origins: |
Central China |
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Height: |
2' - 4' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 7 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Keep soil consistently moist. Watch for crown rot, powdery mildew, and wilt. WEAR GLOVES while handling this plant and avoid any contact with skin, and be particularly careful covering any scratches or abrasions before entering area.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Woodland Gardens, Ponds or Wetlands, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Knotweed, Sneezeweed, Anemone
IMAGES: H. Zell, Aconitum carmichaelii var. wilsonii 002, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii', (3) TeunSpaans, Aconitum carmichaelli 'arendsii' 27-10-2005 16.10.18, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
