Cerinthe major
Honeywort, Shrimp Plant
Description
This annual can grow up to 2' high and wide; it produces purple blooms in the summer which resemble tubes. It does best in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soil.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.