Honeywort, as noted by Virgil, the Greek Epicurean philosopher, was a plant that bees found to be overwhelmingly enticing and thus could be used to relocate hives in the manner described above. Depicted in both illustration and description by John Gerard, in his botanical reference guide called The Herbal, in 1597, the dark purple-blue flowers were thought to be the source of "new wax' that bees collected for hives. Albeit there are relatively no documented medicinal or culinary uses depicted in historical writings, this selection is worthy of a place in any garden for the striking color of its foliage and blooms in addition to its bee-friendly benefits.

• Common Name: Blue Honeywort / Blue Shrimp Plant
• Latin Name: Cerinthe Major Purpurascens
• Seed Count: 10+ Seeds Per Packet
• Height: 24”- 40”
• Plant Class: Perennial
• Habit: Full, Upright
• USDA Zones: 9 -12 (Overwinter Zones 4 - 8)
• Growing instructions are provided on each seed packet.