Centaurea atropurpurea

Attractive deep-red, almost black thistle like flowers above silvery foliage. Good for bees and butterflies, also as a cut-flower. Long-flowering if dead-headed. Hardy. Up to 1m.

At a glance

Type

Hardy perennial

Height

90cm to 1.2m

Colour

Purple

Spread Rate

Moderate

Flowering

Early Summer

Soil Type

Moist, Normal, Drained

Aspect

Sun

Pollination

Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes about Centaurea atropurpurea

As beautiful in bud as in flower!

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