bane

Aconite (Monk’s-Hood or Wolf’s-Bane).

January 20th, 2012

Very pretty and very hardy, and succeeds under the shade of trees; but being very poisonous should not be grown where there are children. Increased by division or by seeds. Flowers June to July. Height, 4 ft. (See also “Winter Aconites.”)

Doronicum (Leopards Bane).

December 26th, 2011

An ornamental hardy perennial. It will grow in any garden soil, and may be propagated from seed sown either in the autumn or spring, or by dividing the root. It produces its flowers in May. Height, 1-1/2 ft.

Flea Bane.

November 3rd, 2011

See “Inula” and “Stenactis.”

Wolf’s Bane.

October 7th, 2011

See “Aconite.”

Leopard’s Bane.

September 14th, 2011

See “Doronicum.”

Actaea Spicata (Bane Berry).

July 30th, 2011

A hardy herbaceous perennial which delights in a shady position, and will even grow under trees. It is increased by division of the roots, or it may readily be raised from seed in ordinary soil. May is its flowering month. Height, 3 ft.