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Perennial Cornflower
Centaurea montana
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A hardy perennial with large, shaggy blue-purple flowers that bloom over a long season. It thrives in sunny spots and is drought-tolerant once established, making it excellent for rock gardens and borders.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
European mountains (Alps and Pyrenees)
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation