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Aconitum 'Blue Lagoon'

Also Known As

  • Aconitum x 'Blue Lagoon'
  • Monkshood
  • Wolfsbane

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 8"-10"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Aconitum 'Blue Lagoon' plant details

Aconitum 'Blue Lagoon' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum 'Blue Lagoon'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum 'Blue Lagoon'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aconitum 'Blue Lagoon' is the shortest and most compact cultivar yet available. Growing to only 10-12 inches, it’s perfect for containers or the front of the border. It has handsome dark green foliage and showy bright blue flowers that start blooming lower on the stalks for a showier display from top to bottom. Blooms from mid to late summer when few other blue flowers are present in the garden. All parts of the plant are poisonous so don’t use it in salads. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
A short Monkshood with handsome dark green foliage standing just about 12" tall. It's deer resistance and mid to late summer display of spires of violet blue hooded flowers make this a good candidate for many of us looking for a front of the border blue. Hint: Adding limestone when planting Aconitums makes them happy.

Gardening facts about Aconitum 'Blue Lagoon' plant

How to Grow Aconitum 'Blue Lagoon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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