Order Code:	CEGBP
Blooms:	Spring to Summer
Flower Color:	Blue
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Accent Color:	Blue
Soil Condition:	Normal
Plant Height:	Short
Zones:	z3,z4,z5,z6,z7,z8
Found in list(s):	Blooms of Bressingham Selections    Good for Dried Flowers    Good for Cut Flowers

CENTAUREA GOLD BULLION PP#10,865 Perennial Bachelor's Button - Short 12-15" - Plant 16" apart. zone 3-8. Deep blue flowers form on upright stems in late spring, early summer. Spreads rapidly to form a lovely carpet of golden yellow foliage from spring to fall. Flowers useful fresh or dried. Large Pots. A Blooms of Bressingham selection. CEGBP

General Information
Noted for its long blooming, batchelor button- like flowers.

Plant Care
Can be cut back by 2/3rds after blooming to freshen foliage. Prefers a poor alkaline soil. Will spread to fill in.