Centaurea cyanus

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: City of Durham Parks

 

Description

This plant grows 24"-36" tall and 6"-12" wide. It produces blue /purple, white, and pink flowers from May-September. They make great cut flowers.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Annual

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).