Centaurea (/ ˌsɛntɔːˈriːə /) [1] is a genus of over 700 species of herbaceous thistle -like flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Members of the genus are found only north of the equator, …

Prized for its flamboyant, rich blue flowers, Centaurea montana (Mountain Cornflower) is an erect, stoloniferous, clump-forming perennial with fringed, blue flowers, 2 in. wide (5 cm), adorned …

Learn how to grow and care for Centaurea montana. Get tips for planting, watering, feeding, and caring for Centraurea throughout the year.

Nov 22, 2023 · At a Glance: Centaurea Plant Characteristics: Centaurea is known for its vivid, thistle-like flowers and silvery-green foliage, offering a unique texture and color to gardens. It …

Centaureas are extremely easy to grow and can fill a garden with colour all summer long. Nursery owner Martin Blow shares advice on how to grow centaureas, where to plant and when to cut …

Nov 4, 2017 · The Centaurea genus of the daisy family includes several species such as annual cornflower and knapweed, Centaurea montana are the perennial cornflowers or Mountain …

Centaurea montana is an erect, stoloniferous, clump-forming perennial which features solitary, fringed, rich blue cornflowers (2" diameter) with reddish blue centers and black-edged …

Oct 4, 2024 · Centaureas can be divided into two groups: tall and upright ones with large, knob-like flowers and short, mounding types with flat, wheel-like flowers. Centaurea is quite a broad …

Plant in the spring after last frost has passed. Can be bumped up into larger pots and grown on in a heated greenhouse prior to last frost to achieve a larger size transplant. This plant is grown …

Often seen growing as a weed in fields and along roads and railroads, Cornflower is a hardy, low maintenance cool season annual with striking blue flowers in the Asteraceae (aster) family.