Cerinthe major | Honeywort biennial Also known as Morning Iris

Also known as Morning Iris

New York Magazine

you won't see their flowers until a summer shower triggers the flowers to appear

with the typical ferny green foliage

Cerinthe major | Honeywort biennial Also known as Morning IrisWe think self seeding plants are a gift to the garden and we just love this one! Cerinthe major or as it is commonly known Honeywort or Pride of Gibraltar is actually a native of the Greek Islands. The striking feature is the beautiful indigo violet bells rimmed in white that dangle gracefully from bronzy blue bracts that stand above the attractive grey green leaves. A standout plant for the summer garden, the nectar laden flowers are an absolute bee