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Centaurea montana Amethyst In Snow

Perennial Bachelor's Button

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Type: Perennials
Height: Short 14" (Plant 2-3' apart)
Bloom Time: Mid-Spring to Early Summer
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 3-9   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal
Flower / Accent: White / Purple
Patent: #18,284
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep

Unique color combination of satiny white petals surrounding a deep royal purple center. Amethyst In Snow is very complementary when paired with Amethyst Dream. Single, fringed blooms appear atop lance shaped leaves in the spring. Removing spent flower stalks after blooming will promote reblooming.

A Blooms of Bressingham variety selected for outstanding qualities, reliable growing performance and stunning beauty.

Features to Note:

  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Good for Dried Flowers
  • Attracts Birds
  • Beneficial for Pollinators

Centaurea General Information:

Centaurea are trouble-free and easy to grow. Unusual buds open to provide fringed, thistlelike blooms. Foliage varies in texture, color and shape.

Centaurea 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.

$10.95 ea.
(3+) $10.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: CEAS