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Centaurea cyanus

Cornflower, Bachelor's Button

Plant photo of: Centaurea cyanus
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: City of Durham Parks

 

Description

This plant has leaves that are 10cm high x 5mm wide and stems that can reach 1m high. It produces blue/purple, white, and pink flowers from May-September.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.