Centaurea 'Pulchra Major'
Knapweed, Hardhead
Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 8B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple, red |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Border, rock garden |
| Height | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Naturalizing |