Centratherum punctatum 'Pineapple Sangria'

Also Known As

Centratherum intermedium 'Pineapple Sangria'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Centratherum punctatum 'Pineapple Sangria' plant details

Centratherum punctatum 'Pineapple Sangria' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Centratherum punctatum 'Pineapple Sangria'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, pineapple-scented, rare, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Centratherum punctatum 'Pineapple Sangria'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bushy upright growth habit with fluffy lavender blue thistle-button like flowers all summer . Foliage has the fragrance of pineapple. Heat and Drought tolerant. Attracts Butterflies.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

1" powdery-blue to purple blooms are borne in profusion from spring to fall on this durable rounded perennial. It normally returns from the roots in spring and often reseeds itself.A favorite food for larvae of the Hydrangea Sphinx Moth. Nectar loved by butterflies.

By: Almost Eden

From Brazil comes this almost unknown ornamental perennial in the daisy family. It grows to 2’ tall when blooming, spreading to 2’, & has lavender-blue “bachelor button”-like flowers & pineapple scented foliage. Blooms over a long season – Summer through frost. Very heat & drought tolerant – irresistible to butterflies as well! Gardeners even in humid areas should have very good success with this plant. Grows well in many soil types, & reseeds!