Hardheads,Knapweed. Dense mat-forming perennial with grey-woolly leaves. Buds covered in brown, white-tipped bracts, open to clear blue and reddish violet flowerheads. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Centaurea triumfettii ssp. stricta
Dense mat-forming perennial with grey-woolly leaves. Buds covered in brown, white-tipped bracts, open to clear blue and reddish violet flowerheads.
Additional information
| Generic | Centaurea |
|---|---|
| Species | triumfettii |
| Varietry | ssp. stricta |
| Common Name | Hardheads, Knapweed |
| Flower Colour | blue, violet |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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