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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 |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
Flowering Time
| • | Summer |
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.