Common Name(s): Aconite, wolfsbane, mouse bane, monkshood, devil's helmet, Manchurian monkshood Botanical Name: Aconitum variegatum Type: Herbaceous Perennial Hardiness: Zones 3 to 8 Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Water Requirements: Average Bloom Color(s): Deep blue to blue-violet, often with white Bloom Period: Late summer to early fall Height: 36 to 48 inches Spacing: 18 to 24 inches Features: Showy blooms, good cut flower Precautions: All parts of plant are extremely toxic if ingested. Use caution and wear gloves when handling. Uses/Culture: Mid-sized planting for beds and borders, specimen plant, woodland margins, stream or pond side planting. Plants prefer full sun and a rich, consistently moist, but well-draining soil; some afternoon shade is recommended for zones 6 and above. Plants will tolerate moist, but not wet or swampy conditions; a pond or stream side location is best in warmer climates. Monkshood is particularly beautiful in locations with cool summer nights. **Due to the plants toxicity, use proper precautions and keep seeds and plants safely away from children and pets.** Germination Requirements: Germination occurs in 2-3 weeks under cool, moist conditions following subsequent treatments of 2-4 weeks warm stratification and 4-6 weeks cold stratification. Fall sowing direct, to a cold frame or unheated greenhouse is ideal. Refrigerate prior to use to preserve quality.

• Seeds per packet: 20

Seeds per packet: 20