Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’
The tall stems and purple-blue flowers of the monkshood Aconitum 'Arendsii' offer a substitute for Delphinium for shadier conditions.

Aconitum ‘Arendsii’ is a very popular stocky monkshood with large purple-blue hooded flowers. The leaves are thick and leathery with a glossy surface and are broadly dissected into tri-lobed sections. Full sun to part shade. A great vertical accent for sun to part shade. All parts of the plant are poisonous so don’t use it in salads.
Common Name: Monkshood
Family: Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 4-6'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time:
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Forest margins, scrub, grassy slopes, and mountains.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: