Centaurea montana

Mountain Bluet, Perennial Cornflower

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing