Cerinthe major
About
Cerinthe major, called honeywort along with other members of its genus, is an annual species of flowering plant in the genus Cerinthe, native to the Mediterranean region, and introduced to New Zealand. Gardeners have a choice along a spectrum of cultivars ranging from Cerinthe major subsp. major, with sea-green bracts and yellow flowers, to Cerinthe major subsp. purpurascens with blue bracts and purple flowers.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
How to use it
Honeywort is not just a visual delight; it serves an important ecological role by attracting bees and other pollinators to your garden. This makes it a great choice for gardeners looking to support local wildlife while enhancing the beauty of their outdoor spaces.,
Sources: Wikidata, en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
When planting honeywort, make sure to give it plenty of sunlight and space to grow. This plant thrives in well-drained soil, so avoid heavy clay. A good tip is to plant the seeds about half an inch deep to help them establish strong roots.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cerinthe major
- Slug
- cerinthe-major
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Genus
- Cerinthe
- Species
- major
- Wikidata QID
- Q3665114
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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