Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream' | Amethyst Dream Mountain Cornflower
DESCRIPTION
Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream', commonly known as Mountain Cornflower, is an herbaceous perennial native to European mountainous regions. This cultivar is notable for its vibrant royal-purple, thistle-like flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
The plant features softly haired, silver-green foliage that provides an attractive contrast to its deep purple blooms. 'Amethyst Dream' is distinguished from other cultivars by its unique "shingled" buds that open into showy flowers, and its compact form makes it suitable for borders, beds, and containers.
DESCRIPTION
Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream', commonly known as Mountain Cornflower, is an herbaceous perennial native to European mountainous regions. This cultivar is notable for its vibrant royal-purple, thistle-like flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
The plant features softly haired, silver-green foliage that provides an attractive contrast to its deep purple blooms. 'Amethyst Dream' is distinguished from other cultivars by its unique "shingled" buds that open into showy flowers, and its compact form makes it suitable for borders, beds, and containers.
DESCRIPTION
Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream', commonly known as Mountain Cornflower, is an herbaceous perennial native to European mountainous regions. This cultivar is notable for its vibrant royal-purple, thistle-like flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
The plant features softly haired, silver-green foliage that provides an attractive contrast to its deep purple blooms. 'Amethyst Dream' is distinguished from other cultivars by its unique "shingled" buds that open into showy flowers, and its compact form makes it suitable for borders, beds, and containers.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 14 to 20 inches
Width: 27 to 30 inches
Foliage color: Silvery-green
Flower color: Royal purple
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Average; drought-tolerant at maturity
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant
