Prized for its flamboyant, rich blue flowers, Centaurea montana (Mountain Cornflower) is an erect, stoloniferous, clump-forming perennial with fringed, blue flowers, 2 in. wide (5 cm), adorned with reddish blue, thistle-like centers from late spring to early summer.

Centaurea montana, the perennial cornflower, [1] mountain cornflower, bachelor's button, montane knapweed or mountain bluet, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, endemic to Europe. It is widespread and common in the more southerly mountain ranges of Europe, but is rarer in the north.

Centaurea montana is an erect, stoloniferous, clump-forming perennial which features solitary, fringed, rich blue cornflowers (2" diameter) with reddish blue centers and black-edged involucre bracts.

Centaurea montana–perennial cornflower–is also called mountain bluet and mountain knapweed. It has wide, feathery, pale blue flowers about twice as wide as the bachelor’s button, the annual cornflower. Flowers bloom from spring to summer. They are cottage garden favorites; let them spread beside a wall or hedge.

Centaurea Montana - Common name: Perennial Bachelor's Button, Mountain Bluet, Corn Flower, Basket Flower - The classic straight species. Centaurea Montana has large, showy, violet-blue flowers in late spring, with spidery, deeply-fringed flower petals. Will rebloom in fall if cut back after first blooming period. Distinctive.

Specific epithet means pertaining to mountains or coming from mountains. It is known for it's solitary, fringed, rich blue cornflowers with reddish blue centers and black-edged involucre bracts. Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun, Mountain Bluet are drought tolerant and tolerant of poor soils.

2015年6月16日 · Centaurea montana, known commonly as perennial bachelor’s button, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Its other nickname, mountain bluet, is a poetic reminder of its hilly native European habitat. Plants generally reach a …

5 天之前 · Centaurea Montana - A long-lasting cut flower that is easy to grow. Attractive planted with catmint or lupine, in masses or naturalized in a wildflower setting. Remove faded flowers for extended bloom and to reduce self-seeding. Requires frequent division in small gardens.

2010年10月10日 · Mountain Cornflowers begin producing their bright blue, two inch flowers in late spring and will often continue blooming well into fall. Centaurea montana is hardy in USDA zones 3-9. It requires full sun, but can be grown in most ordinary garden soil, provided that it is well draining. Mountain Cornflower is a fairly drought tolerant plant.

Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst Dream’ (Mountain Cornflower) is a spreading, herbaceous perennial boasting radiant royal-purple, thistle-like flowers in late spring to early summer. Attracting bees, butterflies and other admirers, the blossoms appear atop the foliage of softly haired silver leaves.