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    Centaurea montana 'Lavender Mist'

    Also Known As

    • Lavender Mist Bachelor's Button

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Centaurea montana 'Lavender Mist' plant details

    Centaurea montana 'Lavender Mist' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea montana 'Lavender Mist'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea montana 'Lavender Mist'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gray-green foliage.

    By: Noname Nursery

    Gardening facts about Centaurea montana 'Lavender Mist' plant

    How to Grow Centaurea montana 'Lavender Mist'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Centaurea cyanus 'Black Gem'

    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
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    Centaurea cyanus 'Blue Diadem'

    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
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    Centaurea scabiosa

    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
    Photo of Centaurea scabiosa flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Centaurea cineraria

    aka Centaurea candidissima, Centaurea gymnocarpa, Dusty Miller, Velvet Centaurea, Velvet Centaurea

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Centaurea cineraria flower, foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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