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Centaurea benoistii

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.8 - 1 m (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 70 cm (2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Centaurea benoistii (maroon cornflower) yields bright red blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, dried flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Centaurea benoistii tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.