Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Aconitum lamarckii

Synonym(s): Aconitum lycoctonum ssp. neapolitanum Common Name: 'Monk's hood'

A clump-forming perennial. Small heads of hooded, pale sulphur yellow flowers are produced on branched stems over a relatively long period. Jul-Sep. H120cm S50cm.

Care Instructions

Best grown in any good moist, but well-drained soil in sun or light shade.

CAUTION toxic if eaten/harmful via skin

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Yellow flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 90cm to 1.2m
Plant No: 47

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871