Amethyst Dream Bachelor's Button

Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream' PP #20,781

Pronunciation: sen-TAR-ee-uh MON-tah-nuh
SKU #30032
3-9

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OVERVIEW
Description An easy-to-grow, clump-forming, mounding perennial with unique, radiant royal purple, fringed flowers that create a stunning contrast against the soft gray-green foliage in late spring to early summer. A great choice for cottage gardens, in mixed beds, borders, or containers. A wonderful cut flower. An herbaceous perennial.
Light Full sun
Watering Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
Blooms Spring
Mature Size Moderate growing; reaches 20 in. tall, 28 in. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container, Accent, Edging
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Gray-green
CARE
Care Easily grown in well-drained, sandy-loamy soils; avoid water-logged, poorly drained soils. Thrives in cooler regions. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming. Hard prune in midsummer to rejuvenate foliage. Spreads by underground stolons.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.