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    Centaurea montana 'Alba'

    Also Known As

    • Cyanus montanus 'Alba'
    • Alba Cornflower
    • Alba Mountain Knapweed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 16"
    • W: 9"

    planting zones

    • 4b-9b

    Centaurea montana 'Alba' plant details

    Centaurea montana 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea montana 'Alba'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 9 IN wide, 16 IN tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea montana 'Alba'

    USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Spidery, 1-3", deeply fringed flowers in white bloom over long period for an undemanding "filler" to border, wild garden & vase. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Centaurea montana 'Alba' plant

    How to Grow Centaurea montana 'Alba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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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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