What is the name of this flower?
By Eileenrice
Bedfordshire,
United Kingdom 
A friend of mine visited Ascott House recently and saw this very pretty flower. Neither of us can identify it. Can anyone help please?
18 Aug, 2009
Answers
I think it is Aconitum( monkshood) as Moon grower says it is poisonous.
18 Aug, 2009
It is indeed an Aconitum and all parts of the plant are poisonous..
18 Aug, 2009
But as long as you don't eat it, its worth growing because its such a beautiful blue...
18 Aug, 2009
Oh I agree Bamboo
18 Aug, 2009
Yes...I have one but it hasn't flowered yet...It doesn't seem to like being overcrowded by the dahlias...lol
18 Aug, 2009
Many thanks everyone for so many quick replies. Thanks for the advice re being poisonous, particularly important if there are children around. However we are past that stage and I agree a beautiful colour and worth growing. Must get some for next year
18 Aug, 2009
Yes...I have one but it hasn't flowered yet...It doesn't seem to like being overcrowded by the dahlias...lol
Well... would you? lol!
The flowers are amazing and I really enjoy seeing them growing in the wild
18 Aug, 2009
Possibly a delphinium or aconitum - if the later it is poisonous
18 Aug, 2009