Aconitum (/ ˌ æ k ə ˈ n aɪ t əm /), [2] also known as aconite, monkshood, wolfsbane, leopard's bane, devil's helmet, or blue rocket, [3] is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae.

Aconitum, known as monkshood or wolfsbane, is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants in the Ranunculaceae family. Habit: Aconitum species are perennial herbs known for their tall, upright growth habit.

2022年6月22日 · There are about 250 species of Aconitum, but Aconitum napellus is the most commonly grown ornamental variety. A moderately slow-growing flower, monkshood features smooth palmate leaves with deep lobes and racemes of azure blue, pink, yellow, or white flowers on sturdy, unbranched stems.

2024年11月21日 · Interesting varieties of monkshood include Aconitum septentrionale “Ivorine,” with flowers of creamy white, and Aconitum cammarum “Bicolor,” with blooms streaked with white and blue. One of the tallest cultivars, the amethyst blue-flowered Aconitum henryi “Spark’s Variety,” reaches over 5 feet tall if staked, but otherwise tends ...

Here are 15 Most Popular Types Of Aconitum Pictorial Guide: Aconitum Uncinatum, commonly known as Southern Blue Monkshood, is a flowering plant species native to the southeastern United States. It produces tall spikes of striking blue-purple flowers in the late summer and early fall, making it a popular ornamental plant.

The plants generally have lobed to deeply lobed leaves with toothed margins and clusters of flowers with the characteristic upper hood giving it the common name of Monk's Hood and Helmet Flower. The showy flowers appear in summer and range in color from blues, purples and white.

Plant Characteristics: Aconitum is easily recognized from its hood-shaped, deep blue to purple flowers. Its tall, striking blooms are a magnet for pollinators, and help to add vertical interest to gardens. Ideal Growing Conditions: Monkshood thrives in partial shade with a …

2025年1月1日 · Characteristics of Aconitum. Aconitum plants are distinguished by their unique flowers, which are often described as resembling a hood or helmet, thus earning them the common name “monkshood.” These flowers are typically a deep purple or blue, but some varieties also produce white or yellow blooms. The plant’s leaves are deeply divided ...

Aconitum varieties to grow Acontium x cammarum , bicolor monkshood: Grows 3 to 4 feet tall with violet-blue, bluish-purple, or blue-and-white flowers; ‘Bicolor’ bears loose clusters of blue and white flowers; ‘Bressingham Spire’ bears violet-blue flowers on 3-foot plants.

2022年3月17日 · There are around 250 types of aconite flower. Of them, Aconitum napellus is the most commonly grown ornamental variety. If you want to learn more about the aconite flower, including how to grow and plant it, this guide will take you …