Honeywort - Live Plant

Honeywort (Cerinthe major)

Description

Honeywort is a striking ornamental plant known for its waxy blue-green foliage and dangling tubular flowers surrounded by deep purple bracts. The unique color combination gives the plant a dramatic appearance in the garden.This fast-growing plant produces abundant blooms and is especially loved by bees and other pollinators.

You Will Receive

A well-rooted plant in a 4" container, with a plant height between 6–20 inches.Plants may be lightly trimmed to ensure they fit safely in the shipping box.

Growing Conditions

☀️ Light: Full sun to partial sun

🌱 Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to average garden soils

💧 Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

🌡️ Temperature: Prefers moderate to warm growing conditions

📍 USDA Zones: 7–10

❄️ Cold Hardiness: Light frost tolerant; often grown as an annual in colder climates

Growth Habit

• Upright branching plant

• 1–3 feet tall

• Blue-green waxy foliage

Uses

1. 🌸 Ornamental Flowering Plant: Unique blue and purple blooms
2. 🐝 Pollinator Plant: Highly attractive to bees
3. 🌿 Garden Accent Plant: Adds color and texture to garden beds
4. 🏡 Cut Flower Plant: Popular in floral arrangements