Centratherum punctatum
Also Known As
- Centratherum camporum
- Centratherum intermedium
- Brazilian Blue Buttonbush
- Brazilian Button
- Mexican Bachelor Button
- Pineapple Sangria
Plant type
shrub, perennial, annual / biennial
size
- H: 1'-24"
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Centratherum punctatum plant details
Centratherum punctatum is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen annual / biennial or perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue, lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Centratherum punctatum
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial shrub
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue, lavender and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, self-sowing, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Centratherum punctatum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
The Brazilian Blue Buttonbush, a.k.a. Pineapple Sangria, produces a near non-stop display of 1" powdery-blue fuzzy flowers from spring to fall on this easy to grow tender perennial to reseeding annual. The flowers attract a variety of pollinators like butterflies, bees, and other garden beneficials. Provide a full to mostly sunny location in any well-drained soil for the best results.
The Brazilian Blue Button Bush is a tropical that acts like a die-back perennial often returning from the base in mild winters. Use this tropical in containers or in the garden for a non-stop warm-season show.
By: Almost Eden
(Manaos Beauty) A small, evergreen, herbaceous shrub. Softly haired, ribbed, toothed, dark green leaves are held on branching stems. Throughout the warmer months large, purple, thistle-like flowers are produced in abundance.Prune as necessary to develop compact growth.Should self seed.Sensitive to frost, otherwise extremely hardy.
By: Zephs
A little known annual or tender perennial, this "Mexican Bachelor Button" is one of our favorites. Distinctive lavender-blue thistle like flowers all summer on bushy 2' plants. Pineapple scented foliage is a bonus. We've even had it self sow for us in gravel areas.
By: Avant Gardens
Gardening facts about Centratherum punctatum plant
How to Grow Centratherum punctatum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- lavender
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Centratherum intermedium 'Pineapple Sangria'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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