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
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.