Centaurea, Bachelor Button, Cornflower, Knapweed 'Blue Carpet'

Centaureacyanoides

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Madison, Mississippi

Garner, North Carolina

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Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

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