Centaurea
Montana
Perennial Bachelor Button, Mountain Bluet, Corn Flower, Basket Flower
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Medium 2' (Plant 16"apart)
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Bloom Time:
Late Spring
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Rebloom Time:
Early Fall
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
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Zones:
3-8
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Normal
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Flower Color / Accent:
Blue /
Blue
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The classic straight species. Centaurea Montana has large, showy, violet-blue flowers in late spring, with spidery deeply fringed flower petals. Will rebloom in fall if cut back after first blooming period. Distinctive.
Features to Note:
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- Hot Dry site tolerant
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Good for Dried Flowers
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Centaurea are trouble-free and easy to grow. Unusual buds open to provide fringed, thistlelike blooms.
Plant Care:
Can be cut back by 2/3rds after blooming to freshen foliage. Prefers a normal to alkaline soil. Will spread to fill in. Can be divided every 2-3 years in spring or fall.
