Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: gymnocarpa
Category:
Perennials
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is resistant to deer
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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