Honeywort or Wax Flower
$9.99
Honeywort (Cerinthe major)
Honeywort is a annual herb as known as Wax flower or blue shrimp plant. It is known for its unique and attractive blue-green foliage and distinctive tubular flowers.
Foliage:
The leaves are waxy and have a silver or bluish tint. They have a slightly succulent texture.
Flowers:
Tubular flowers hang in clusters and can vary in color from deep purple to blue. The blooms are appealing to pollinators.
Sunlight:
Honeywort prefers full to partial sunlight.
Soil:
Well-draining soil is ideal. Honeywort is adaptable to various soil types.
Watering:
Allow the soil to dry between waterings. Honeywort is kinda drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering.
Temperature:
It thrives in mild to warm temperatures. Doesn't like intense heat
Fertilizing:
Honeywort doesn't require heavy feeding. A balanced fertilizer will sufficient.
Pruning:
Pinch back the tips to encourage bushier growth and remove spent flowers to promote continuous blooming. If not the plant may become top heavy and fall over.
Pests and Diseases:
Generally, honeywort is resistant to pests and diseases.
Shipping from United States
Processing time
3-6 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are we organic?
Although we aren't certified organic we use only organic practices we no use of pesticides or insecticides.
Sizing details:
Pot size - 3in, 4in or 5in (based on listing)
Plant height - 6+ inches
Shipping from our nursery to you:
We ship on Monday & Tuesdays according to climatic conditions to ensure your plants arrive in a timely manner for proper care, without unnecessary time spent in their dark box.
Where we cannot ship to:
At this time we are not able to fulfill orders outside of the U.S. due to agriculture regulations.
We also do not ship to Hawaii or Alaska because of their distance from our nursery and the sensitive nature of the plants we ship.