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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Boraginaceae
Native
Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Purple Tear Honeywort Seeds
Cerinthe major
1" brilliant violet flowers surrounded by rich-blue bracts that get deeper in color with cooler nights toward the end of the season.
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12" — 18"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12" — 18" |
| Thinning | When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 12" — 18" |
| Germination | 7 – 21 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date. Succession sow after a month for continual bloom. |
| Special Sowing | Soaking seeds for 12 hours prior to sowing speeds germination. |
| Special Care | Honeywort is tough, but may look a little tired after transplanting. Don't worry, plants will perk up in a week or two once they have established roots in their new space. Deadheading (cutting spent blooms) promotes another flush of flowers. Honeywort may reseed; remove spent flowers and seed heads if this is not desired. For long-lasting cut flowers, cut in the morning, and don't fret when cuttings appear to wilt; dip the bottom of the stem in boiling water for 10 to 20 seconds and flowers will perk up in a vase of cool to warm water. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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