Sweet Sultan 'The Bride'

Centaureamoschata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh)
Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Long Beach, California

Logan, Utah

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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L
Logan, UT | July 2013 | positive

Great plant. This one did not lay down, as stated in another comment, but it may be my climate with high sunlight and very dry air, etc....Read More

C
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) | February 2003 | neutral

Is not as vigorous as Centaurea Cyanus, plants need support or they'll "lay down".

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