Cerinthe 'Purple Bell' has fleshy, blue-green leaves and purple flowers. The tall stems curve in the shape of a shrimp.
This intriguing plant is hardy in zones 8-11, but it's grown as an annual elsewhere. Also called Blue Honeywort or Shrimp Plant.
In The Bold & Brilliant Garden, Sarah Raven says, "Cerinthe major purpurascens is the perfect backdrop to rich or brilliant colors and gets a doubletake every time it is seen."
height 24"
Sowing Cerinthe Seeds:
Sow outdoors after the last frost date, 1/4" deep. Full sun; part shade in the south. Easy to grow. Self sows.
