Cerinthe, Kiwi Blue

Cerinthe ‘Kiwi Blue’, Cerinthe major, 50 seeds avg.

Beautiful, small bell-shaped flowers surrounded by dark blue and purple bracts above stems of wavy silver-blue and green foliage. Also known as Honeywort.

Planting Tips: 

• A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
• Cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 5-21 days to germinate.
• Grows to 28-32” tall.
• 65-75 days to maturity.
• Winter hardy to zone 7.

Harvesting Tips: 

• Harvest when the bracts darken, making the cut at ground level.