Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'
PURPLE MOUNTAIN BLUET, MOUNTAIN CORN FLOWER
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.45m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Montana Knapweed, Perennial Corn Flower

 
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Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'
PURPLE MOUNTAIN BLUET, MOUNTAIN CORN FLOWER
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.45m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: mass planting, border, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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