Aconitum henryi 'Spark's Variety'
Aconitum henryi 'Spark's Variety'
Monkshood
Sturdy, dramatic dark purple-blue flowers on tall stems with deeply cut leaves bloom in summer to fall. Makes an impact in the mixed border. Stunning late-season color for partly shaded areas of the border. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 3-5' tall x 2' wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or BarkPotentially Toxic Potentially Toxic
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil