Aconitum 'Spark's Variety'
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Aconitum 'Spark's Variety'

Aconitum 'Spark's Variety'

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Quick Facts
Common Name: Monkshood
Hardiness Zone: 3-6S/8W Exposure: Sun to Part Shade
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Blooms In: Jul-Aug
Mature Height: 3-4' Spacing: 18-24"
Read our Growing Guide Ships as: BAREROOT
Deer Resistance: Yes
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‘Spark’s Variety’ is one of our favorite varieties of Monkshood. We enjoy its spires of rich blue flowers on multibranched 3–4′ stems that appear in our Lloyd Border from mid- to late summer. An excellent cut flower, too. Deer resistant.

The genus Aconitum includes many stunningly beautiful varieties whose shapely late-summer flowers and handsome, deeply cut foliage can carry a border through the dog days until Chrysanthemums come into flower. Despite a tolerant disposition and reliable hardiness, Aconitums are not commonplace in even the best-tended gardens, a curious lapse that we hope to remedy by offering our fine varieties. Aconitums thrive on good soil and do as well in light shade as in sun. They need reliable moisture during droughty spells and will perish where water stands, but otherwise seem willing to prosper for many years with minimal attention. Rarely browsed by deer. They are not good choices for southern gardens.
 
For more information on growing Aconitum, clock Growing Guide.

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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

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Growing guide

Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: a-ko-nye'tum 

SPACING: 18-24in, DEPTH: Level (potted)/1in (bareroot).

CULTURE: Good rich, evenly moist but well-drained soil. Full sun to partial shade (partial shade is required in warm inland areas of the West). Fares poorly in hot, dry sites. Slow to become established but in time forms impressive clumps. Long lived where conditions suit it. In partial shade, 'Sparks Variety' may require staking, or a sturdy neighbor, to keep it upright. Deer and rabbit resistant.

PROBLEMS: Seldom has disease or pest problems. All parts are very poisonous and should not be planted near vegetables or where children play.

SUGGESTED USE: Good addition for the back of the border, or for a cutting garden. Combines well with Echinacea, Helenium and fall-blooming Anemone.

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