Aconite

The Oct. 13 frost pretty much put an end to my garden, although the snapdragons are showing a surprising resurgence. The beautiful blue monkshood is at its peak. From three bulbs bought on a whim at Home Depot a dozen years ago, it has spread throughout the perennial garden and one year even earned me a Best of Show ribbon at the Fair.
The other day I took a bouquet of monkshood to an urban friend (well, he lives in Kennett) and explained that it was also called wolfbane because of its alleged werewolf-repelling properties.

"That's not actually a problem we have around here," he said.