Fav flower (monkshood)

The Allure of Monkshood’s Beauty Imagine a flower that seems to wear a royal crown, its petals sculpted into a distinctive hood, often in shades of the deepest violet or striking blue. This is monkshood, a plant that captivates with its elegance and structural beauty. It’s a favorite among discerning gardeners who appreciate its late-season blooms and its almost architectural form. The common name, monkshood, comes from the… #Monkshood #GardenBeauty #PoisonousPlants #Aconitum #FlowerLore

Monkshood:

Aconitum wolfsbane monkshood aesthetic

Monkshood another fall flower

The gardening fun doesn't stop once summer ends!

Bachelor button, or Centaurea cyanus, is also known as the cornflower. Mature plants are drought tolerant, undemanding and attractive to butterflies. Long-lasting flowers bloom from June to August and perform well as cut stems. Bachelor buttons are readily started from seed sown directly into the garden after all danger of frost has passed for your area.

Aconitum wolfsbane monkshood aesthetic

Monkshood in yellow twig dogwood http://thegardendiaries.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/monkshood-deadly-blue-beauty/

Monkshood, more commonly known as wolfsbane ;)

Purple Monkshood

Aconite (also known as Wolfsbane and Monkshood)