Aconitum napellus | Monks Hood | Wolfsbane Books Reading Age :: 5 Years

Reading Age :: 5 Years And Older

Long blooming

Loves a dappled shade or sunny spot and will become a firm favourite

with five years to a view

Aconitum napellus | Monks Hood | Wolfsbane Books Reading Age :: 5 YearsAconitum napellus, Monkshood or Wolfsbane, is highly toxic and originates from western and central Europe, which means that the more northern areas of New Zealand are probably too warm for it to grow well. It is a herbaceous perennial (no woody stems) which grows to 1m tall by 30cm wide. The flowers are dark purple to bluish purple, and resemble the hoods that monks wear over their heads whilst praying, hence the common name. These plants are