what is it ?

[goldwolf]

I was wondering if anyone can identify this plant, It arrived all on it's own 2 year ago in my veg patch, been an old softy I let it have it's own corner of the patch it dies down in autume but comes back the following spring.
I was told it was called honeywort?

[Nicos]

Looks like you are right!!

http://www.bpsd.org/IMS/Tech_Ed/8th%...bluepurple.jpg

Pretty isn't it?
My MIL has some in her garden too

[Tam]

I have quite a lot of cerinthe in the garden. It self seeds quite regularly and is certainly a "different" flower to grow. You could also keep and sow the seeds in pots if you want to give some to friends/neighbours.

[Two_Sheds]

Cerinthe Major Purpurascens.
not a brilliant specimen though; they get a bit straggly if dry. they really like a shady spot. BBC - Gardening - Plants - Plant Finder - Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'

[Earthbabe]

Still very pretty though.

[Flummery]

We have a couple in the village Britain in Bloom flower beds. They are rather attractive with the dark flower and glaucous foliage and have been a real talking point. Treasure it!

[kentvegplot]

Agree with the others - also, very easy to gather the seed (it's big) and sow next year exactly where you want it.

[goldwolf]

Thanks for all your replies very good of you

[lynda66]

i have a packet of seeds of this, was gonna grow them this year, but i can't for the life of me remember where i put the packet

[KayJay]

I have some of this with yellow flowers. The bees love it. and it self seeds . The more the bettter
Kayjay