Hardy Cornflower

Blue cornflower heads with fringed petals, attracts bees and butterflies

Botanical Name- Centaurea montana

Pronunciation- sen-TOR-ee-uh mon-TAY-nuh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width-

Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- 1 qt

Bloom Color- Blue

Bloom Time- May - June

Companion Plants- Nepeta 'Walker's Low' (cottage garden combination)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects (note some species can be weedy)

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP47B

Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to promote rebloom; water moderately and avoid soggy soil.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back in late fall.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Too much fertility in clay can reduce sturdiness.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Rust, aphids