Honeywort, Blue Shrimp Plant, Blue Wax Flower, Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’. This plant is attractive to butterflies, birds, and bees. The word “honeywort” means a plant that produces a lot of honey. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Cerinthe (ser-IN-thee) (Info)
Species: major (MAY-jor) (Info)
Cultivar: Purpurascens
Additional cultivar information: (aka Purpurescens)
Synonym:Cerinthe major var. purpurascens
Category: Annuals
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Unknown – Tell us
Bloom Color: Bright Yellow, Blue-Violet
Bloom Time: Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Foliage: Blue-Green, Smooth-Textured
Soil pH requirements: Unknown – Tell us
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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