Arendsii azure monkshood
Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii'
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Autumn
- Bloom color
- Azure blue
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Arendsii' azure monkshood (Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii') is a perennial for borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It bears azure blue flowers from early to late autumn on plants that grow 24 to 48 inches tall. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Give it a spot where late color is welcome.
Pairs well with Autumn Blaze maple, Dr. Alexander Fleming peony, and Berry Poppins winterberry.