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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

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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.
(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.

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

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
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