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Plants We Love: Monkshood
August 19, 2008  *Warning* See endnote. Plant name: Monkshood Botanical name: Aconitum ‘Red Wine’ Suggested by: Kristl Walek, Gardens North Virtues: A twining monkshood in an unusual and stunning color. Flower: Large wine red flowers. Foliage: Dark green leaves that glisten. Habit: Twining, to 5 feet. Season: Late summer. Companions: A great adornment for early-blooming shrubs. It supplies interest when they are finished. What plants do you love? Horticulture wants to know. Read about plants that other gardeners love “I love Rose Campion. I grew these perennials from seed along the road of my Pocono, PA house and have gotten rave reviews. I am noticing a lot of ‘babies’ that I hope will be ready next Spring.” — JulFlower WARNING ABOUT THIS PLANT
According to Herbaceous Perennial Plants, third edition by Allan M. Armitage: “All aconitums have poisonous roots, leaves and stems and warnings concerning their poisonous properties have been sounded since the late 1500s ... The turnip-shaped tuberous roots, however, are the most toxic and should not be planted near root crops such as potatoes or horseradish in case of accidental harvesting.” |
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