Psephellus simplicicaulis

Also Known As

Centaurea simplicicaulis
Cornflower
Knapweed

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Psephellus simplicicaulis plant details

Psephellus simplicicaulis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Psephellus simplicicaulis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Psephellus simplicicaulis

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low, finely-cut and graceful foliage accompanies silvery, rose-pink, bachelor button flowers as beautiful in bud as in bloom. A mat-forming perennial 12" tall x 3' wide. Easy, long-lived, and tough

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Mounds of ever-silver foliage form clumps to 2' wide and about a foot tall with perennial, fluffy pink flowers from mid spring to mid summer. Takes both blasty sun and summer drought. Frost hardy to -15 °F, mid USDA zone 5. Easy and pretty.