Aconitum napellus | Albus | White Monks Hood | Wolfsbane Claus Dalby Whether you're heading to the

Whether you're heading to the farmers' market

It is easily grown and will delight you throughout the summer and into autumn on occasion with its small brilliant orange coloured flowers

They divide easily in the autumn and self-sow freely

These plants need good drainage

there will be plant enthusiasts who will want to grow variations

Aconitum napellus | Albus | White Monks Hood | Wolfsbane Claus Dalby Whether you're heading to theAconitum napellus 'Album', Monkshood or Wolfsbane, is highly toxic and originates from western and central Europe, which means that the more northern areas of New Zealand are probably too warm for it to grow well. It is a herbaceous perennial (no woody stems) which grows to 1m tall by 30cm wide. The flowers have lovely white blooms and resemble the hoods that monks wear over their heads whilst praying, hence the common name. These plants are extremely