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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    October 7, 2014
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    As a general rule, when plants grow well with lots of leaves and even buds, but no flowers, it is because there is too much nitrogen in the soil. In the future, don't use any extra fertilizer near these plants, and work bone meal into the soil to increase phosphorous. Also you can try putting them somewhere where they'll get more light.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 17, 2015
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    If you pursue the removal of monkshood from your lawn, be aware that all parts of the plants are poisonous and you will want to prevent contact with your skin - so be sure to wear gloves. I would recommend digging it up versus pulling it out. Try to get as much of the roots as possible - you should not have to dig too deep because it is not deeply rooted.

    For more information about monkshood, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/monkshood/growing-monkshood-plants.htm

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    shelley on
    November 14, 2015
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    According to Cornell University (http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene0939.html) you should cut Monkshood back by half when it reaches 18" tall.

    For more information about Monkshood, please review the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/monkshood/growing-monkshood-plants.htm

    Happy gardening!

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 22, 2016
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    There are many plants and flowers that are considered poisonous.
    Here are a few articles that may help.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/monkshood/growing-monkshood-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/how-to-handle-toxic-houseplants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 25, 2019
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    These are, notoriously, difficult. This will not matter the cultivar. They can disappear for quite some time, sometimes returning and sometimes not. They will not tolerate transplant very well at all and the site needs to be selected carefully.

    As for where to buy- We don't usually offer that information. I would recommend checking local resources, or online resources such as Amazon, Ebay, or Etsy.

    This article will help you with the care of the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/monkshood/growing-monkshood-plants.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    April 28, 2020
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    Only the plant is poisonous. If you removed the plant, then you have removed the toxins. They are not in ground and they do not transfer to other plants in that fashion.

    You are clear to plant, if your soil has been amended with the proper amendments.

    This article will help you to grow a vegetable garden:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    September 29, 2020
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    I read they can be ephemeral in their first year. Once established, they are long lived plants. (You are aware of their poisonous status?) They can be grown from seed, but it can take up to a year to get seedlings. (Plant in fall.) Also, they don't like to be transplanted, so plant them in permanent positions in the garden.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/monkshood/growing-monkshood-plants.htm
    https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/aconitum-napellus-monkshood-wolfsbane-05-13-2016.aspx

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