Centaurea species
Also Known As
- Perennial Bachelor Button
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
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
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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aka Cornflower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Cyanus segetum 'Black Gem', Black Gem Bachelor's Buttons
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Cyanus segetum 'Blue Diadem', Blue Diadem Bachelor's Buttons
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Centaurea scabiosa 'Perennial Butterfly', Greater Knapweed, Perennial Bachelor Button, Perennial Butterfly Cornflower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 8'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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