Centaurea 'John Coutts'

Also Known As

Centaurea hypoleuca 'John Coutts'
John Coutts Cornflower

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Centaurea 'John Coutts' plant details

Centaurea 'John Coutts' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea 'John Coutts'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea 'John Coutts'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cradled by silvery, paper-thin bracts, a vivacious summertime showing of deep rose-pink thistlelike blooms with pale centers promises a fall encore when deadheaded regularly. Long green leaves

By: Digging Dog Nursery

The 1-2', bluish-leaved stems of this tough, drought-tolerant perennial produce their deep rose-pink cornflowers not once but twice during the summer; also an excellent cut or dried flower. Sun/Med/GdDrain