Needs collected or trimmed back from 1 October. White monk's hood. 1.2 to 1.5 metres. The long stems of lovely white flowers are useful for brightening a shady corner mid-summer. The flowers resemble the hoods that monks wear over their heads. Cut off flower stalks as they fade. Excellent cut flower. Part to full shade. Winter dormant.
To 90 cms. Narrow leaves. Cylindrical panicles of fragrant white flowers, each with a reddish eye. Summer flowering. Sun or part shade. Suits cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and suitable for cut flowers. Winter dormant.
To 60 cms in height. Unusual flowers that are a group of tightly packed florets that are backed by petal-like bracts. This makes the flowers look much like a star or a firework. Sun/part shade. Clump forming, hardy perennial. Colours may be pink/green/white or shades of pink. Winter dormant.