monk's hood 'Gletschereis'

Grows best in deep, cool, moisture-retentive soil in partial shade, but will also tolerate most soils and full sun if soil is humus-rich and protected with mulch to ensure that it is moist throughout the growing season; provide support if needed; use protective gloves

No pruning required except cutting back dead stems; use protective gloves

Propagate by division in autumn or late winter; division every few years may encourage good flowering stems, though plants may be slow to re-establish; use protective gloves

Generally pest-free but may be affected by aphids

Generally disease-free but may be affected by fungal stem rot, powdery mildews, and Verticillium wilt