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    • Photo of Centaurea clementei foliage by Far Reaches Farm

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    Centaurea clementei

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Centaurea clementei plant details

    Centaurea clementei is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea clementei

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and white
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, rare, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea clementei

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rare plant maven Bryce Fradley in Victoria shared this gem with us which she declared to be "A fabulous plant!" In Bryce, we trust. This is native to southern Spain and recently discovered in Morocco. Exceptional foliage with artichoke flowers of light butterscotch. Well-drained..

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Centaurea clementei plant

    How to Grow Centaurea clementei

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Centaurea orientalis

    aka Cornflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Centaurea cyanus 'Black Gem'

    aka Cyanus segetum 'Black Gem', Black Gem Bachelor's Buttons

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Centaurea cyanus 'Black Gem' flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Centaurea cyanus 'Blue Diadem'

    aka Cyanus segetum 'Blue Diadem', Blue Diadem Bachelor's Buttons

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-30"

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

    aka Centaurea scabiosa 'Perennial Butterfly', Greater Knapweed, Perennial Bachelor Button, Perennial Butterfly Cornflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Centaurea scabiosa flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Centaurea cineraria

    aka Centaurea candidissima, Centaurea gymnocarpa, Dusty Miller, Velvet Centaurea, Velvet Centaurea

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Centaurea cineraria flower, foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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