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Centaurea montana

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Centaurea montana

Large blue flowers in early summer, repeated later in year if cut back. Very attractive to bees. To 50cm.

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Description

Large blue flowers with darker purple heart in early summer, repeated later in year if cut back. Clumps up quickly. Very attractive to bees and butterflies. Easy and reliable in sun or part shade. To 50cm.

At A Glance

Common Name Perennial cornflower
Type hardy perennial
Height 30cm to 60cm
Colour blue
Spread Rate fast
Flowering early summer
Soil Type normal,drained,dry
Aspect part-shade,sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

One of the easiest plants to grow and a great all-rounder. Wonderful for bees too.