Centaurea, Bachelor's Button, Cornflower 'Jubilee Gem'
Centaurea cyanus var. nana
Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh) (Info) |
Species: | cyanus var. nana |
Cultivar: | Jubilee Gem |
Category:
Annuals
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Succulent
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Dark Blue
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Seward, Alaska
Cincinnati, Ohio
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Herndon, Virginia
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.