D'ya know what this is? Nobody around here does!!

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  1. SpringsHere

    SpringsHere Gardener

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    Hi Chaps,

    I've seen this in at least 3 gardens in my small village, and no one seems to know what it is! It's about 2' high and the leaves near the flowers especially are a blue/gray colour. It's beautiful. I'll add the images below.


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    Thanks,

    Springy
    :)
     
  2. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

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    It looks like Cerinthe, possibly Major Purpurascens also known as Honeywort.:)
     
  3. SpringsHere

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    You're right. Just did a search and I think it must be this one:

    CERINTHE major 'Purpurascens'

    There are a few types of Cerinth too - I don't ever remember seeing it in my life before - and I'm quite old!

    :yho::yho::yho:

    Thanks!

    Springy

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  4. SpringsHere

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    You're right! It's beautiful too.

    Springy

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  5. walnut

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    Easily grown from seed Springy Ihave a few coming up that have self seeded from last year.
     
  6. SpringsHere

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    Thanks Walnut, I'll be getting some seeds of this for next year!!

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