{"title":"Aconitum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAconitum is a fairly large genus of around 100 species in the same family as \u003cem\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/em\u003e (Ranunculaceae). Aconitum is not known for thriving in the hot, humid South but we are persistent and have found a few species that grow well. The oddly shaped flower of aconitum has a specialized petal that looks like a helmet, hence the common name monkshood (although any monk that had a hood shaped like an aconitum flower would probably be teased mercilessly). The other common name, wolfsbane, comes from the fact that most species (like the European \u003cem\u003eAconitum napellus\u003c\/em\u003e) are deadly poisonous and have been used in Europe to lace the bait in wolf traps. The toxic properties of aconitum are legendary and have been used in Japan to kill bears, in India to kill tigers, and in literature (Ovid, Pliny, James Joyce, Peter Ellis) to kill heroes and villains alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAconitum prefers moist, rich, well-drained soils in sun or part shade. Do not get toxic aconitum sap on your skin as it can be absorbed dermally, so wear gloves when handling aconitum. Note that Aconitum is frequently misspelled in the trade as Acontium. When you are ready to buy aconitum for your perennial garden, we hope you'll check out our list of aconitum (monkshood) for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aconitum-carmichaelii-autumn-indigo","title":"Aconitum carmichaelii Autumn Indigo","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: A. incisofidum CY T-441\/04) Since the statute of limitations has expired, I'll publicly admit to aconitum genocide. Yes, it's a dark secret, but there are a lot fewer monkshoods in the world thanks to yours truly and our hot, humid climate. My point in this admission is that this Chinese seed strain of Aconitum carmichaelii has actually prospered, forming vigorous 5' tall clumps of cut, trifoliate, dark green leaves. In October, the deer-resistant clumps are topped with 6\" spikes of helmet-shaped, indigo-blue flowers. If you'd like to try an aconitum that won't attempt to sneak back to China on the midnight flight, give this one a shot. This is not the same as the heat-intolerant Aconitum carmichaelii that's common in the horticultural trade, so we've named our 2007 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction, Aconitum carmichaelii 'Autumn Indigo'.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027684165,"sku":"6999","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Aconitum-carmichaelii-Autumn-Indigo.i-6999.s-63590.r-1.jpg?v=1790694128"},{"product_id":"aconitum-superbum-kupres","title":"Aconitum superbum Kupres","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor 2026, Plant Delights\/JLBG are pleased to share Aconitum superbum 'Kupres', an amazing monkshood that Hans Hansen and I spotted at 4,200' elevation near the town of Kupres, Bosnia in 2012. I didn't think this high elevation form had a chance in our hot summers, but after seeing Hans' success in Michigan, we gave it a try. Shockingly, it also thrives in Eastern NC, growing in full sun with consecutive weeks at 90-100 degrees F. For us, starting in late September, the 4' tall stalks are topped with clusters of large blue-violet flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40260786356311,"sku":"18011","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Aconitum-superbum-Kupres.i-18011.s-68683.r-1_23adbefa-f767-4cc7-b55b-921a6d95ccae.jpg?v=1792182633"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Aconitum-carmichaelii-Autumn-Indigo-1900x350.jpg?v=1679514766","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/aconitum.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}