Arendsii Autumn Monkshood

Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii'

Arendsii Autumn Monkshood, also known as Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii', is a striking perennial plant that is known for its deep blue-purple flowers that bloom in the fall.

This variety of Monkshood typically grows to a height of 24-36 inches with a spread of around 12-18 inches. It prefers part shade to full sun and thrives best in well-drained, moist, fertile soils.

The flowers of Arendsii Autumn Monkshood appear in the fall and are loved by bees and butterflies, making this plant a great choice for a pollinator garden. The flowers also make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.

Like other Monkshoods, Arendsii Autumn Monkshood is a low-maintenance plant. However, it's important to note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, so it should be planted in areas away from pets and children.

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, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, 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) No machine-readable author provided. TeunSpaans assumed (based on copyright claims)., 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.