Re: Cerinthe major v. purpurascens

In a message dated 4/8/99 7:13:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
itipton@pacificcoast.net writes:

<< I didn't use Giberellins, and every single seed germinated in about a
 week at 72F.  This was a couple of years ago so I am not sure of the
 days, but each seed put out 2 sets of cotyledons, and when I
 investigated, there were 2 plants for every seed.  The stuff has self
 sown since, and is getting to be a reliable plant for me. >>


Paul,

I ditto what Isabel has said.  I can also add that not only do they self 
seed, but the seed survives a Zone 5 winter--outdoors--when self sowing.  

In fact, I've made mention to many people that the Cerinthe which I was 
pointing out to them, AS IT WAS COVERED IN SNOW, was supposedly a tender 
plant.  It is my conclusion that the Cerinthe major pupurascens PREFERS 
cooler weather.  I draw this conclusion from watching it grow under snow 
cover and also from having grown it in containers, placed out in early May, 
and then petered-out once the weather warms continously.

Karen Ernst
Highland, MI
Zone 5

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