Centaurea cyanus

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Information by:         Photographer: City of Durham Parks

 

Description

This plant has leaves that are 4" high x .5" wide and stems that can reach 40" high. It produces blue-purple, white, and pink flowers from May through September.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Annual

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.