Centaurea dealbata (Persian Cornflower or Cornflower)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusCentaurea
Speciesdealbata
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginNative to the Caucasus Mountains.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-29) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - 20
Height0.6m - 0.8m
Spread0.5m - 0.6m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy division of the rootball or from seed; direct sow after the end of winter.

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