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Centaurea jacea
Also Known As
- Centaurea jacaea
- Knapweed
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Centaurea jacea plant details
Centaurea jacea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. 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 jacea
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea jacea
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Centaurea jacea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
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Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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