Centaurea montana #1

Centaurea montana

Centaurea montana #1

Hardy Cornflower
Blue bachelor's button blooms, silvery foliage, low-maintenance cottage staple
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Cornflower-blue blossoms over bold foliage. Will often rebloom in fall if cut back in midsummer. Self-seeds. Very drought tolerant. 18-24"
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
Bloom Color- Blue
Bloom Time- May - June
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects (note some species can be weedy)
Plant Habit- Perennial
  • Care Rating-
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP49A
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

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