Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens' |
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or annual Hardiness zones: 3-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to alkaline |
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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa Other Botanical Names: Cerinthe major var. purpurascens Other Common Names: Blue Wax Flower | ||||||||
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