Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow' (Mountain Cornflower)
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Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow' (Mountain Cornflower) is a spreading, herbaceous perennial boasting unique, purple-centered, white fringed flowers in late spring to early summer. Attracting bees, butterflies and other admirers, the thistle-like blossoms appear atop the foliage of soft, gray-green, lance-shaped leaves. Trouble-free and easy to grow, this fanciful bloomer is a great choice for cottage gardens, sunny borders, or containers.
- Grows up to 14 in. tall (35 cm) and 28 in. wide (70 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or light shade in average, dry to moist, well-drained soils. Poor soils, heat and drought tolerant.
- Good choice for beds and borders, cottage gardens, prairies and meadows, coastal gardens and containers. Great as cut flowers too!
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for powdery mildew.
- Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, and cut back in fall.
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
- Centaurea montana species is native to Europe, where it grows in meadows and open woodland in the upper montane and sub-alpine zones. This popular garden perennial has become an invasive species in British Columbia, Canada.
- Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Centaurea - Cornflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" – 36" (75cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Centaurea - Cornflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" – 36" (75cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |