Re: [SG] Aconitum napellus
Monty Carlson wrote:
>
> Hi Gene,
> What can you tell me about Monkshood being poisonous??
> Monty
> I'm not Gene but all parts of all aconites are very poisonous. Kill you very quickly.
Ginny in PG with snow flurries today
> ----------
> > 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
> >
> > ----------
> > > 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
