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    Centaurea orientalis

    Also Known As

    • Cornflower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Centaurea orientalis plant details

    Centaurea orientalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea orientalis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea orientalis

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sulphur yellow fluffy blooms in late summer from papery tan cone shaped buds. 2' tall open stems. Clumping perennial 1' wide.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Centaurea orientalis plant

    How to Grow Centaurea orientalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-30"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Centaurea scabiosa

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    aka Centaurea uniflora ssp. nervosa, Singleflower Knapweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 20"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • regular
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