Monkshood is an elegant perennial grown for its tall spikes of hood-shaped flowers, usually in rich shades of blue or violet. Its upright form makes it particularly useful toward the back of a perennial border, where the vertical flower stems can rise above shorter plants. Monkshood is especially attractive in cottage gardens and partially shaded perennial beds where its cool-colored flowers provide contrast with surrounding foliage. It generally appreciates rich, evenly moist soil and does not perform well when allowed to dry out severely. All parts of monkshood are highly poisonous if ingested, so it should be planted and handled with appropriate care, particularly around children and pets.
Height: Approximately 3–5 ft
Width: Approximately 1–2 ft
Flower time: Late summer–fall
Sun/Shade: Part shade to full sun with adequate moisture
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
Monkshood is an elegant perennial grown for its tall spikes of hood-shaped flowers, usually in rich shades of blue or violet. Its upright form makes it particularly useful toward the back of a perennial border, where the vertical flower stems can rise above shorter plants. Monkshood is especially attractive in cottage gardens and partially shaded perennial beds where its cool-colored flowers provide contrast with surrounding foliage. It generally appreciates rich, evenly moist soil and does not perform well when allowed to dry out severely. All parts of monkshood are highly poisonous if ingested, so it should be planted and handled with appropriate care, particularly around children and pets.
Height: Approximately 3–5 ft
Width: Approximately 1–2 ft
Flower time: Late summer–fall
Sun/Shade: Part shade to full sun with adequate moisture
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
