HONESTY


TYPE OF PLANT: [CATERPILLAR FOOD PLANT] [BIRD FOOD PLANT]


Habitat: Sun/partial shade. Hardy biennial. Plant at back of border.

Habit: Height 60 cm.

Flower Colour: Purple. Seed pods can be dried and used in flower arrangements.

Planting Time: Sow outside in May-June. Self-seeding.

Food Plant for: Large White and Orange Tip caterpillars.

Food plant for: Seed pods eaten by finches.


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