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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

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    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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    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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