Knapweed, Star Thistle, Cornflower, Centaurea characteristics, Photo

Latin name: Centaurea

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Photo Knapweed, Star Thistle, Cornflower (Centaurea)

description and characteristics:

• height of plant (cm): 30-70 cm
• poisonous plant: not poisonous plant
• lifetime: annual
• type of stem: erect
• fragrant flower: no fragrance
• timing of flowering: august, july, june
• flower size: large
• flower color: burgundy, lilac, pink, purple, blue, light blue, white

growing, care and cultivation Centaurea Knapweed, Star Thistle, Cornflower:

• light needs: full sun
• method of cultivation: non seedlings
• soil type: sandy loam soil, loamy soil
• landscape use: flowerbed, specimen, border
• frost resistance: frost resistance
• shelter in winter: shelter is not required
• cold hardiness zone: no information
• water needs: moderate
• soil acidity: alkaline soil, neutral soil

*Some characteristics are relevant for a temperate climate

Knapweed, Star Thistle, Cornflower, Centaurea characteristics, Photo (seedlings and seed).

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