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    • Photo of Centaurea 'Caramia' flower by Forestfarm

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    Centaurea 'Caramia'

    Also Known As

    • Caramia Perennial Cornflower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Centaurea 'Caramia' plant details

    Centaurea 'Caramia' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea 'Caramia'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea 'Caramia'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    These BRIGHT pink spidery-petalled flowers on sturdy 2' stems make a fine long summer show for the bees and butterflies, which love them, and for appreciative gardeners (who love to cut them). S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Centaurea 'Caramia' plant

    How to Grow Centaurea 'Caramia'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Centaurea orientalis

    aka Cornflower

    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
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