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Centaurea dealbata

Persian Cornflower (Whitewash Cornflower)

Showy heads of shaggy, rosy-purple flowers are displayed above lobed, gray-green foliage. Deadheading is encouraged. Staking may be required.

  • »  Unique rosy-pink flowers
  • »  Clumps of deeply-lobed gray-green leaves
  • »  Leaves have a silver underside
  • »  Attractive to butterflies
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:40-60 cm
  • Spread:75-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Medium
Attributes
Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
Summer
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Gray
Green
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Centaurea dealbata

Best grown in an average, evenly moist, well-drained soil, in full sun, but tolerates a wide range of conditions. Prune after flowering to maintain shape, encourage new, compact foliage, and possibly extend blooming. Has a tendency to self-seed, but can be easily managed. Soils too rich may cause centaurea to grow leggy.