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Cerinthe Species, Greek Cerinthe

Cerintheretorta

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Cerinthe retorta by Happenstance
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Genus
Cerinthe (ser-IN-thee)
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Species
retorta (re-TOR-tuh)
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Synonym
Cerinthe atropurpurea
Cerinthe purpurea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Veined
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Irvine, California

Redwood City, California

Richmond, California

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California(2 reports)

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Northern California, CA | March 2004 | positive

Very rare Cerinthe from Greece, reseeds readily. The bracts are dark purple, with yellow & blue-purple flowers

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