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Centaurea sp., Basketflower, Cornflower. Centaurea ragusina

Centaurea ragusina

Centaurea sp.

Basketflower, Cornflower
Family: Asteraceae
USDA Zone: 3-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Small plant 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Dry conditions

Moderate water

Regular water

Yellow, orange flowers

Blue, lavender, purple flowers

White, off-white flowers

Pink flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Species and varieties:

Centaurea crocodylium

Centaurea cyanus

Centaurea dealbata

Centaurea gymnocarpa

Centaurea ragusina

Similar plants:

Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower, Bachelor's Button, Bluebottle, Boutonniere Flower, Hurtsickle)

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Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/centaurea_sp.htm

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