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Aconitum x Blue Lagoon

Monkshood (Wolfsbane)

Medium-sized flowers rise above uniform, green foliage. Each small, individual flower is shaped like a little helmet or hood.

  • »  Medium-sized, violet-blue flowers
  • »  Dense, compact branching habit with dark green foliage
  • »  Upright plants with thick, leathery leaves
  • »  Flowers bloom lower on the branches than other cultivars
  • »  Bloom Time: July to August

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Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Poisonous
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Aconitum x 'Blue Lagoon'

The upper sepal of the flower bears a striking resemblance to the cloth hood worn by a medieval monk, thus the common name "Monkshood".

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aconitum x 'Blue Lagoon'

Grows well in full sun, but requires sufficient water. Aconitums grow best where shade is provided in the hot hours of the afternoon. Relatively slow-growing, it won't need to be divided regularly. They are very resistant to pests and diseases. Beware of handling this plant as all parts are highly poisonous.