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    • Photo of Leuzea rhapontica flower, foliage by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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    Leuzea rhapontica

    Also Known As

    • Rhaponticum centauroides
    • Stemmacantha centaureoides
    • Stemmacantha centauroides
    • Hardhead

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Leuzea rhapontica plant details

    Leuzea rhapontica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leuzea rhapontica

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: architectural, border plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leuzea rhapontica

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Stemmacantha centaureoides (syn. Centaurea 'Pulchra Major') is a dramatic perennial with large, dissected, silver-green foliage resembling cardoons and artichokes (Cynara) with stems to 3 feet tall topped with rounded buds covered in hard, light brown, shiny bracts opening out the top with fuzzy, lavender-pink flowers resembling a thistle. Popular with bees.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Leuzea rhapontica plant

    How to Grow Leuzea rhapontica

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    Features

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

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