Centaurea macrocephala - Great-Headed Centaury
Botanical name       : Centaurea macrocephalaÂ
Common name          : Great-Headed Centaury, Lemon Fluff Knapweed, Bighead Knapweed, Big Yellow CentaureaÂ
Colour               : YellowÂ
Flowering time       : June - AugustÂ
Full grown height    : ± 120 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shadeÂ
Moisture requirement : Dry, NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -40°C  (USDA Zone 3)Â
Spacing              : ± 50 cm (± 4 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendlyÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Cornflower (Centaurea):Cornflower (Centaurea) is a large genus of annual, bi-annual or perennial plants. The species in our assortment are all perennials. They come in all colours. Cornflower like a spot in the sun, in normal to dry soil. Cornflower will tolerate half shade and must have well-draining soil. The flowers of Cornflower are good cut flowers. Because of their natural appearance, Cornflower looks good in a somewhat less formal setting. Combines well with Small Reed (Calamagrostis), Helen's Flower (Helenium), False Indigo (Baptisia), Goldenrod (Solidago) and Bellflower (Campanula). Butterflies and other insects adore the flowers of Cornflower.Great-Headed Centaury - Centaurea macrocephala