Plant name: Cerinthe major
Other names: Honeywort
Category: Annual
Plant family: Boraginaceae
Light preference: Full sun, semi-shade
Soil preference: Chalk, loam, sand - moist, well-drained
Size:
- 0.5 - 1.0 metres height
- 0.1 - 0.5 metres spread
Flowering month: May-September
Description: This plants has dark purple bell shaped flowers amongst the blue-green foliage of this bushy plant. A good option for filling gaps in borders and great for bees!
Care: Allow the plant to self seed in autumn before cutting back