Centaurea 'Amethyst Dream'

Amethyst Dream Bachelor Button
Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'  

Height: 45-50 cm

Width: 45-60 cm

Zone: 3

Exposure: Sun to part shade

Bloom time: Early to mid Summer

Attracts pollinators

Deer and rabbit resistant

A special selection of Perennial Cornflower, forming a low mound of grey-green leaves with an early summer display of shaggy flowers. Petals are a rich deep amethyst purple. A good choice for near the front of the border, in full sun to part shade. Flowers are great for cutting. Remove faded blooms to prevent self seeding. Plants may benefit from a hard cutting back in midsummer to rejuvenate the foliage. A Blooms of Bressingham introduction. USPP#20781: unlicensed propagation prohibited.  

Photo and description courtesy of Heritage Perennials