Turk's-cap

Aconitum napellus

Also known as Sleeping hibiscus, Delphinium napellus, Napellus vulgaris, Turk's cap lily

Native Plants · Toxic · Perennial · Cottage Garden · Blue Flowers · Ranunculaceae · Shade Tolerant · Pollinator · Border Plant · Monkshood · Cool Climate

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) produces striking deep-blue to violet spires in late summer and thrives in cool, moist, partially shaded garden beds. Keep soil consistently moist and enriched with organic matter, and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigorous flowering. Handle this plant with gloves at all times, as all parts are highly toxic if ingested or if sap contacts broken skin.