Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Honeywort
MainColor	Violet
PlantType	Shrub
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	May
ImageUrl	Cerinthe-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

An annual or short-lived perennial with striking blue-green leaves and nodding clusters of tubular, purple-blue flowers. It is highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a popular choice for wildlife gardens.

Distribution

Native to the Mediterranean region. In the UK, it is primarily cultivated but may occasionally self-seed in gardens.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Historically, related species were used in traditional remedies, but C. major is now grown mainly for ornamental and wildlife purposes.

Edibility

Not edible – grown purely for its visual and ecological value.

Human Toxicity

Generally non-toxic to humans or pets, though large ingestion could cause mild stomach upset.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Flavonoids, alkaloids (in small amounts).