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Psephellus bellus
Also Known As
- Centaurea bella
- Cornflower
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Psephellus bellus plant details
Psephellus bellus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Psephellus bellus
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Psephellus bellus
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Centaura bella is an attractive clump-forming perennial which bears pink bachelor's button-like flowers. The just-shy-of 2-inch flowers are set off by the gray cast of the feathery light green foliage and the woolly stems. The underside of the leaves are lined with fine white hairs.
By: Noname Nursery
Bella is a small form of the Turkish simplicicaulis with rose flowers and attractive tufts of foliage heavily white felted beneath. ZONE 5
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Gardening facts about Psephellus bellus plant
How to Grow Psephellus bellus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
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