Garden Flowers Honeywort, Blue Shrimp Plant, Blue Wax Flower (Cerinthe major)
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Honeywort, Blue Shrimp Plant, Blue Wax Flower Cerinthe major
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Honeywort, Blue Shrimp Plant, Blue Wax Flower Cerinthe major characteristics
| lifetime | annual |
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| plant height | 30-70 cm |
| flower size | middle |
| is fragrant | yes |
| flowering time | jule, august |
| type of stalk | erect |
| known to be toxic | no |
| flower color | yellow, purple |
Honeywort, Blue Shrimp Plant, Blue Wax Flower Cerinthe major planting
| use | border, flowerbed, potting |
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| sun exposure | full sun, partial shade |
Cerinthe major Honeywort, Blue Shrimp Plant, Blue Wax Flower care
| cold resistance | frost-resistant plant |
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| winter shelter | doesn't demand shelter |
| cold hardiness zone | no data |
Cerinthe major Honeywort, Blue Shrimp Plant, Blue Wax Flower growing
| soil acidity | neutral |
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| soil type | loam, sandy-loamy |
| soil moisture | moderate moist soil |




