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Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'
Also Known As
- Centaurea 'Amethyst Dream'
- Cyanus montanus 'Amethyst Dream'
- Amethyst Dream Bachelor Button
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-20"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream' plant details
Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green and white foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green and white
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'
By: Petal Talk
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Gardening facts about Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream' plant
How to Grow Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 24"
Width: 12"
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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