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Centaurea montana 'Presley's Blue Hawaii'

Also Known As

  • Cyanus montanus 'Presley's Blue Hawaii'
  • Presley's Blue Hawaii Cornflower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

Centaurea montana 'Presley's Blue Hawaii' plant details

Centaurea montana 'Presley's Blue Hawaii' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea montana 'Presley's Blue Hawaii'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, early-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea montana 'Presley's Blue Hawaii'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The "king" of cornflowers!, the large Bright blue flowers of this 2-3" footer appear almost ALL season! Found by Brigitta Presley Stewart, you'll enjoy it in border or bouquet. Sun/Med

Gardening facts about Centaurea montana 'Presley's Blue Hawaii' plant

How to Grow Centaurea montana 'Presley's Blue Hawaii'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy

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