Wolfsbane
Aconitum napellus
Wolfsbane is a plant which belongs to the Aconitum (Monkshood) genus.
Can be poisonous if taken internally. Useually has blue flowers, but there are white and mauve varieties as well.
A type of flower, it mainly grows as a perennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). Wolfsbane normally grows to a mature height of 1.22 metres (that's 3.96 feet imperial). This plant tends to be ready for harvesting by mid autumn.This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Wolfsbane have been kindly provided by our members.
How to grow Wolfsbane
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Dappled Sun
Use lots of manure and compost.
Growing Wolfsbane from seed
Can take 2-3 years to flower if grown from seed.
Transplanting Wolfsbane
Divide plants in fall every two to three years.
Companion plants for Wolfsbane
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Wolfsbane so consider planting:
Repellent plants for Wolfsbane
These plants will not grow well with Wolfsbane so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Wolfsbane problems
These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Wolfsbane plants:
Wolfsbane Etymology
From The Rodale Herb Book: "The generic name is said to be derived from akontion, a dart, because it was used to poison arrows. To be fair, it has also been suggested that _Aconitum “:is derived from _akone”:, cliffy or rocky, because the plant is oftimes found in rocky areas."
Other names for Wolfsbane
Monkshood, Blue monkshood
Aconitum napellus L.
