MonkshoodMonkshood also known by aconitum, turk's cap, friar's cap and wolf's bane. This shade lover is about as disease resistant as you'll find in a perennial. They bloom from midsummer to late fall in colors of blue, pink or white. What makes this gardening shade flower so delightful are the lasting blooms, 2 months! Their height is between 3 to 4 feet, and a spread of 1 to 3 feet. An other great feature are the deeply cut, dark green leaves.The foliage is a real plus for your shade garden. Humus rich,moist soil and well drained, for these shade tolerant flowers.Adding compost, leaf mold and peat moss to aid in feeding the plant as well as providing good drainage while keeping the soil moist. Propagate by division in Fall or early Spring. Be advised they don't take well to being disturbed, however if they become over crowded it will be a necessary challenge. The reason is brittle roots. A little TLC will get you through just fine. There are many species, around 100, so have fun locating the right one for your garden. Lots of rich compost, keep them moist and you'll be on your way to a colorful shade garden.
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