Re: [SG] Aconitum napellus

Hello Monty,
        No problem. Understand your concerns. I believe Debra has already pretty
much answered your question. If you are uneasy about the plant and have
small children who go into the garden, they let it go until the are a bit
older and can understand leaving something alone.
        Simply touching the leaves will not cause harm. You would have to crush
the leaves and get some sap to then rub into your skin to cause a reaction.
While all parts are toxic, the roots store the most concentrated poisons.
The main concern is ingesting the plant or extracts. Not at all pleasant to
taste......
        Your decision.....
        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: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 8:27 PM
>
> Gene or anyone,
>    I would imagine it would not be responsible to plant Monkshood if you
> have small children??  Can simply touching the leaves cause problems??
> Monty
> ps....I don't mean to beat this to death but I would like to know.
>
> ----------
> > From: GeneBush <genebush@OTHERSIDE.COM>
> > To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> > Subject: Re: [SG] Aconitum napellus
> > Date: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 7:30 AM
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> > ----------
> > > 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
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