Centaurea dealbata

cornflower

Family	Compositae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	very low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Centaurea dealbata (cornflower) bears mauve and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant has foliage that is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.