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Centaurea montana 'Black Sprite'

New variety with spidery /purple/black flowers in early summer over silvery green foliage. Spreads steadily to make a good clump. Probably as attractive to bees as all the other cornflowers. To 40cm. Hardy

At a glance

Common Name
Perennial cornflower 'Black Sprite'
Type
Hardy perennial
Height
30cm to 60cm
Colour
Black
Spread Rate
Moderate
Flowering
Mid Summer
Soil Type
Normal, Drained, Dry
Aspect
Part-shade, Sun
Pollination
Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes about Centaurea montana 'Black Sprite' (Perennial cornflower 'Black Sprite')

A stunning looking plant! Looking forward to seeing how it does in the garden. A little more costly than the ordinary blue form, but think it will be a real show stopper.

 
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