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
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.