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Centaurea Montana Special Item

Perennial Bachelor Button, Mountain Bluet, Corn Flower, Basket Flower

Type: Perennials
Height: Medium 2' (Plant 16"apart)
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Rebloom Time: Early Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 3-8   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal
Flower Color / Accent: Blue / Blue
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.

$7.95 $3.98 ea.
3 or more: $7.50 $3.75 ea.
Qty:
Plant Code: CEMO
Availability: In Stock