Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'

Bachelor's Button

Plant Type: Perennials

Patent: pp20781

The large royal-purple flowers that appear in early summer will stand out against a back drop of fuzzy silver foliage, forms compact and well-branching clumps, heat and drought tolerant.

Very showy purple petals radiate from purple centers
Use in areas where heat and drought are an issue
Fuzzy silver foliage is an added bonus all summer

Item #	Pack	Size
4509845	30	3" Plug	Please Login for Pricing

Height:

18-20 in

Spread:

18-24 in

Zone:

3-8

Centaurea

Common Name: Bachelor's Button

Attractive clump-forming perennials with unusual button-head flowers with large fringed basal bracts. Plants are slightly drought resistant, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Blooms late spring to mid-summer. Grow best in cool climates.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

•	Dry
•	Average Soil

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Attributes

•	Good Cut Flower / Foliage
•	Long Blooming

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Late Spring / Early Summer
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Late Spring / Early Summer