Centaurea americana
Basket Flower, Cardo Del Valle, Thornless Thistle
Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Late Spring to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | n/a |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Slightly alkaline |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America, naturalizing |