The herbaceous perennial Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow' (bachelor's button) bears showy, bi-coloured greyish fuchsia and white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow' tolerates drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions
Where conditions are favourable, Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow' (bachelor's button) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
