Re: [SG] Aconitum napellus

Hi Gene,
   What can you tell me about Monkshood being poisonous??
Monty

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> From: GeneBush <genebush@OTHERSIDE.COM>
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SG] Aconitum napellus
> Date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 8:15 AM
>
> Hello Beth,
>         You should have not problems with Monkshood in your area. It does
fine
> here and we are close weather - wise. I do give it a bit more shade than
> recommended. Soil prep is important for the beautiful foliage and blooms,
> They prefer a rich well drained soil with lots of compost and a good
mulch.
> Mulch around, but not over the crowns.
>         You can have a Aconitum in bloom from June or July until well
into
> November by selections your cultivars or species.
> A. arendsii.. Sept to October, blue flowers
> A. cammarum bicolor..June to Nov., white and blue
> A. napellus... July & Aug., blue
>         There are many to choose from and every nursery will have its
favorites.
>         Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
>           around the woods - around the world
> genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com
>
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> > From: Beth and Bob Matney <bmatney@MAIL.SNIDER.NET>
> > Subject: [SG] Aconitum napellus
> > Date: Saturday, April 03, 1999 10:15 PM
> >
> > We saw Aconitum napellus blooming in a garden in the UK last summer and
> my
> > husband fell in love with them. Does anyone have any idea how they
would
> > perform in the heat and humidity of the southern USA?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Beth Matney <bmatney@mail.snider.net>
> > central Arkansas USDA zone 7b
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