Cerinthe major

Honeywort, Blue Shrimp Plant

Family: Boraginaceae Borage


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender, purple, white, yellow
Bloom time Mid Spring to Late Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive