Centaurea Amethyst Dream

Flower colour

Flower style:

Foliage colour

Foliage colour

Foliage style:

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

Zone
0
Plant size:
50cm
Centaurea 'Amethyst Dream' size and shape
50cm
Graphical representation of Centaurea 'Amethyst Dream' size and shape

Centaurea 'Amethyst Dream'

Common name
Scientific family:
Asteraceae
Type:
Herbaceous perennial
Garden style:
Cottage/informal, prairie/meadow or wildflower
Position:
Border or banks/slopes
Characteristics:
Drought tolerant
Soil:
Clay, loam, sand or chalk
Wildlife:
Attracts bees and attracts butterflies
pH:
Acid, alkaline or neutral
Aspect:
North, south, east or west
Exposure:
Exposed or sheltered
Shape:
Compact
Additional use:
Cut flowers
Description:
Centaurea 'Amethyst Dream' has deep purple flower heads with a fine toothed petal around the edge of the stamens, above the lanceolate silvery-green leaves. Loving full sun, this is a plant for the front of border.

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by Saira-Gregory
Last updated 24 Feb 2012
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Image of Centaurea 'Amethyst Dream' as Suttons Seeds, Tatton Park 2011 Centaurea 'Amethyst Dream' as Suttons Seeds, Tatton Park 2011