Amethyst Dream Cornflower
Centaurea 'Amethyst Dream'
$21.00
Vivid amethyst colored flowers dot the lovely green foliage; tolerates hot dry sites; good for the near front of a border
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Amethyst Dream Cornflower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
Planting and Growing
Amethyst Dream Cornflower will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a fast rate
and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 24"Hx24"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are purple
Flowers from mid spring to early summer
Attracts butterflies
Zone 3a
Likes average to moist soil