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    Centaurea species

    Also Known As

    • Perennial Bachelor Button

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Centaurea species plant details

    Centaurea species is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea species

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea species

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Low-growing, this silver-leaved Centaurea has beautiful blue bachelor button blooms with fringed petals. 12"Tx18"W. Minimum temperature: -40°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Centaurea species plant

    How to Grow Centaurea species

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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