Centaurea montana 'Sky Jep' - Mountain Cornflower
Botanical name       : Centaurea montana 'Sky Jep'Â
Common name          : Mountain Cornflower, Mountain Bluet, Bachelor's Button, Montane KnapweedÂ
Colour               : Light-blue, purple centerÂ
Flowering time       : June - AugustÂ
Full grown height    : ± 45 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shadeÂ
Moisture requirement : Dry, NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -40°C  (USDA Zone 3)Â
Spacing              : ± 35 cm (± 8 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.Mountain Cornflower - Centaurea montana 'Sky Jep'