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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.