monkshood ‘Spark’s Variety’
Aconitum henryi ‘Spark’s Variety’ (monkshood ‘Spark’s Variety) is a perennial plant recognized for its characteristic spikes of hooded, dark blue, sometimes purple flowers and deeply lobed, dark green foliage.
Classified under the Ranunculaceae family, this cultivar exhibits an upright habit, reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet. Preferring partial shade to full sun, it thrives in well-drained, fertile soil. The plant’s flowering period occurs in late summer and early fall, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a great addition for late-season interest in the garden.
Botanical Name | Aconitum henryi ‘Spark’s Variety’ |
Common Name | monkshood ‘Spark’s Variety’ |
Family | Ranunculaceae |
USDA Zone | 4 thru 8 |
Light Requirement | full Sun to Part Shade |
Season(s) of interest | summer, fall |
Height and Spread | 3-4ft x 1-2ft (91-122cm x 30-61cm) |
Flower Color | blue, purple |
Attracts Wildlife | attracts pollinators, rarely browsed by mammalian herbivores |
Additional Information | not native to the US Midwest. Native to China and Vietnam. Poisonous to humans. |
Location in Lurie Garden | North Dark Plate, Southeast Dark Plate |
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