Aconitum carmichaelii (Azure Monkshood/Wolfsbane blue)

Azure Monkshood, also known as Wolfsbane blue, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the buttercup family. It features tall stems with deeply divided, dark green leaves and showy clusters of deep blue, helmet-shaped flowers. This plant is known for its poisonous properties and should be handled with care. It blooms in late summer to early fall and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It grows to a height of 3-4 feet and spreads about 2-3 feet wide.