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black knapweed
Centaurea nigra
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A hardy wildflower with stiff, upright stems topped by dark purple-black thistle-like flower heads. Attracts pollinators and is drought-tolerant once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation