Centaurea dealbata (Persian Cornflower or Cornflower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Centaurea |
| Species | dealbata |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to the Caucasus Mountains. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-29) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-25) - 20 |
| Height | 0.6m - 0.8m |
| Spread | 0.5m - 0.6m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By division of the rootball or from seed; direct sow after the end of winter. |
Photographs
Centaurea dealbata 'John Coutts'.