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Cerinthe major

Honeywort, Shrimp Plant

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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

Water Saving Tip:

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.