Aconitum henryi 'Spark's Variety'

Also Known As

Aconitum henryi 'Spark'
Monkshood
Sparks Variety Monkshood

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Aconitum henryi 'Spark's Variety' plant details

Aconitum henryi 'Spark's Variety' 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 henryi 'Spark's Variety'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum henryi 'Spark's Variety'

USDA Zones: 3a - 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 'Spark's Variety' is an upright monkshood to 4ft in height, with deeply divided, glossy dark green leaves and branching spikes of hooded, deep violet-blue flowers. Monkshoods are great from sun to part shade and offer a great way to get vertical spikes into shadier positions.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

We like monkshood in general but this one stands out in more than one way. Besides the height, the numerous flowers on much braced stems are a deep violet. Looks amazing next to apricot or orange Alstroemerias. Prefers a moist soil, especially in sun. Blooms between the early (A. napellus) and the late (A. arendsii) monkshoods. Great cut-flower. Shipped in pots April through August. Please note that later in the season we'll have to trim them to fit the box.