Perennial Cornflower
Centaurea montana
Genus: Centaurea
Species: montana
Category: Perennials
Height: 0.50 m (50 cm)
Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm)
Form: Perennial
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Sun/Shade: Full sun or light shade
Soil Type: Tolerates a wide range of soils
Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant (when established)
This plant would be a good choice for a wildlife garden because the flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. Centaurea montana has long, slender, lance-shaped mid-green leaves. The flowers have an interesting structure and are blue and violet in colour. Centaurea montana is native throughout Europe and can be found growing on mountain slopes and meadows. It should only be purchased from a reputable supplier who can guarantee that stock has not been removed from the wild for retail.
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