Re: [SG] Aconitum napellus
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Aconitum napellus
- From: G* <g*@OTHERSIDE.COM>
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 08:30:41 -0400
Hello Monty,
Sorry it took so long to get back to you. On and off modem card problems
the last couple of weeks.
Monkshood poisonous? Let me put it this way. For centuries the Europeans
used it in bated meat to kill wolves... thus the name Wolfbane for the
European species. The Roman army used the roots to poison wells as they
marched through territory. The toxicity has been well know for a long time.
When planting the roots in the garden it is best to wear gloves,
especially if you have cuts on your hands.
Having said that, many of the Crowsfoot family members are toxic to some
degree and have been in gardens safely for a long long time. Just be
responsible with the plant.
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: Monty Carlson <natures@REA-ALP.COM>
> Subject: Re: [SG] Aconitum napellus
> Date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 10:56 AM
>
> Hi Gene,
> What can you tell me about Monkshood being poisonous??
> Monty
>
> ----------
> > 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
