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    Psephellus caucasicus

    Also Known As

    • Aethiopappus caucasicus
    • Aethiopappus centaurea

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 4"-8"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Psephellus caucasicus plant details

    Psephellus caucasicus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Psephellus caucasicus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae, asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Psephellus caucasicus

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Aethiopappus caucasicus (centaurea. )Fuzzy pink centaurea like flowers.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Psephellus caucasicus plant

    How to Grow Psephellus caucasicus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Psephellus bellus

    aka Centaurea bella, Cornflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Psephellus bellus flower by Arrowhead Alpines
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    Psephellus dealbatus

    aka Centaurea dealbata, Centaurea hypoleuca, Persian Cornflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 36"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Psephellus dealbatus flower by Anneli Salo
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    Psephellus dealbatus 'Steenbergii'

    aka Centaurea dealbata 'Steenbergii', Steenbergii Cornflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 3"-15"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Psephellus dealbatus 'Steenbergii' flower by H. Zell
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    Psephellus simplicicaulis

    aka Centaurea simplicicaulis, Cornflower, Knapweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Psephellus simplicicaulis flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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