Centaurea atropurpurea

Also Known As

Red-Flowered Perennial Bachelor Button

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-5'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-9a

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Centaurea atropurpurea plant details

Centaurea atropurpurea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and white foliage. In summer burgundy and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea atropurpurea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea atropurpurea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Milling about the mountainous meadows of Europe's Carpathian Range, this garden rarity spotlights large ruby red thistle-styled blooms bolstered by impressively tall sturdy stems. Even before the marvelous flowers appear, intricately detailed buds with brown-tipped green scales and curvy white spines beg a closer glance. A delicate-looking rosette of long feathery leaves

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Large, ruby-red thistle-type blooms ride atop tall strong stems. Before the flowers appear, attractive buds of brown and green scales require you to move in close for a better look. A rosette of long, feathery, silver-gray leaves support this garden gem.