Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Honeywort, Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens', is the perfect hardy annual for filling gaps in the ornamental border. It has gorgeous silvery blue-green leaves and pretty bell-shaped purple flowers, which are a magnet for bees. It makes a wonderful cut flower and self-seeds readily.

Grow Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Allow plants to gently seed before cutting back.

Plant calendar

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Cerinthe ‘Purpurascens’ and wildlife

Cerinthe ‘Purpurascens’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Cerinthe ‘Purpurascens’ poisonous?

Cerinthe ‘Purpurascens’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Cerinthe 'Purpurascens'
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