Aconitum fischeri

Also Known As

Monkshood-Azure
Wolfsbane

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aconitum fischeri plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum fischeri

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: showy, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum fischeri

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aconitum fischeri is a stocky monkshood with large purple-blue hooded flowers. The leaves are thick and leathery with a glossy surface and broadly dissected into tri-lobed sections. A great vertical accent for sun to part shade. All parts of the plant are poisonous so don't use it in salads.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Luscious spikes of blue-purple hooded flowers on especially stout and strong stems bloom late summer and into fall. The dark green and glossy leaves are deeply divided and beautiful in and of themselves. Pollinated exclusively by bumblebees; deer-resistant. 18-24" T x 12-18" W Minimum temperature: -30°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Deer resistant and good for middle of the border, this selection of Monkshood has dark violet-blue hooded spires on 3' stems in late summer with glossy, broadly dissected foliage.