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Centaurea montana 'Blue'

Perennial Bachelor's Button

Plant Type: Perennial
FULL Sun

Cornflower-blue, fringed blooms that attract butterflies like magnets. Blooms in June and July.


Height

18-24"

Spread

12"

Growth Habit

THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

The perfect choice for beds and borders.

Centaurea montana 'Blue' Plant Care:

Prefers poor to average fertility, slightly alkaline soil. Avoid wet winter soil conditions.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

Perennial Bachelor's Button Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June)

Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Low soil moisture.

Average
Moderate
Special Benefits
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant

Perennial Bachelor's Button Additional Information

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