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    Psephellus dealbatus 'Steenbergii'

    Also Known As

    • Centaurea dealbata 'Steenbergii'
    • Steenbergii Cornflower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 3"-15"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Psephellus dealbatus 'Steenbergii' plant details

    Psephellus dealbatus 'Steenbergii' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, green and white foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Psephellus dealbatus 'Steenbergii'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue, green and white
    Mature size: 3 IN - 15 IN - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, showy, unique, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Psephellus dealbatus 'Steenbergii'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?Particularly attractive? (Jelitto), the beautiful, thistle-like flower heads of this 1-3' mid-summer perennial are purple with a white center. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Psephellus dealbatus 'Steenbergii' plant

    How to Grow Psephellus dealbatus 'Steenbergii'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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