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    Cephalaria radiata

    Also Known As

    • Giant Scabious

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Cephalaria radiata plant details

    Cephalaria radiata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalaria radiata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalaria radiata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Magnificent clumps of 3-4', dark-green divided leaves on wiry stems are topped with 2" cream-yellow pincushion-balls in late summer; "a splendid garden plant where room can be found" (G.S. Thomas) with other large perennial or shrubs. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cephalaria radiata plant

    How to Grow Cephalaria radiata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cephalaria gigantea

    aka Tartarian cephalaria

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-6'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cephalaria gigantea flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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