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Centaurea montana

Bachelor's Buttons

Deep purplish-blue flowerheads with fringes petals bloom above foliage that is lightly covered with silver hairs. Will self sow. Blooms in April and May. Long blooming.


$14.79
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  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:3-8
  • Height:18-24 Inches
  • Spread:12-18 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Blue

Prefers full sun to light shade and moist, well-draining soil, but is tolerant of drier soils and coastal condtions.

Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Songbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Sun/Light Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Well-Drained
Moist/Well-Drained
Moist
Flowering Months
April
May
Foliage Color
Gray-Green
Attributes
Coastal
Cut Flower
Evergreen
Long Blooming
Additional Information about Centaurea montana

Attractive to butterflies and birds enjoy the seeds.