Centaurea cheiranthifolia

Also Known As

Wild Centaurea

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

6a-11

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Centaurea cheiranthifolia plant details

Centaurea cheiranthifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green and white foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea cheiranthifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-blooming, rare, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea cheiranthifolia

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low maintenance, low water, and fabulously bizarre – this perennial Bachelor Button is shockingly rare in production. Well! That will never do! Especially since it is so easy to grow, drought tolerant, and is adored by honeybees and birds! Perfect for the edge of the border or rock garden, forming a tidy clump of attractive gray-green foliage about 1.5’ high and wide. Beautiful airy 2.5-3” white to palest yellow flowers with bright lavender pollen sit atop 10-12” stems, blooming all Summer long. Like its more common cousin, the flowers are fabulous for bouquets – fresh or dried. Provide well-draining soil.