Centaurea macrocephala (Armenian Basket Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Centaurea |
| Species | macrocephala |
| Synonyms | Grossheimia macrocephala |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Caucasus |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 -(-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 10 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By seed or division. |
| Cultivation | Grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. |
| Pests | powdery mildews. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Long, lanced-shaped, mild green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Dozens of bright yellow flower-heads atop of brown sepals. |
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