Common Name	Monkshood or Wolfsbane
Botanical Name	Aconitum napellus
Zones	4,5,6,7,8
Light Requirements	Part Shade, Full Shade in the South
Water Needs	Average to Moist
Soil	Fertile with excellent drainage
Height	36"
Spread	20"
Critter Resistance	Deer, Rabbit
Other	Rarely bothered by pest or disease due to it being extremely poisonous.  Do not plant near vegetable gardens, pets or where children play.
Plant Size	Grade #1  (click here to see Image)
Ships	March - April

Beautiful summer spikes of purple flowers resembling a helmet or hood grace this plant with it's dark green glossy, deeply divided foliage.