Centaurea dealbata

Host NectaringFull SunDry to MoistPerennial
Written By Kathyrn Major
: A summer pretty summer perennial that has lavender to rosy pink blooms

Common Name: Persian cornflower or Knapweed

Scientific Name: Centaurea dealbata    

Specifications:

  • Plant Type: Host Nectaring Plant

  • Category: Perennial

  • Height: 24-30 inches

  • Bloom Color: Lavender to Rosy Pink

  • Bloom Time: May to June

  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun

  • Soil Conditions: Dry to Moist

  • Spacing: 18-24 inches

🌱 Notes: A pretty summer perennial that has lavender to rosy pink blooms.  Attracts bees and butterflies as a nectaring plant.

Kathyrn Major
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