Centaurea sp. (Basketflower)

Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) yellow flower close up with silvery white foliage surroundings.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) yellow flower standing near silvery foliage beneath the sunny sky.

Botanical name: Centaurea sp.

Common names: Basketflower, Cornflower

Family: Asteraceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 3-11

Cold tolerance: -30°F

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Regular; moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower close up with green leaves for plant identification purposes
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower with long petals and green foliage throughout the dense cluster
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower, close up with long thin pointed petals among green leaves.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower rising from narrow, light green pointed foliage with textured edges.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower with long green stems and narrow deeply cut leaves
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower rising above lacy green foliage from brown soil
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower close up with many thin petals and pale center
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower with long thin petals radiating from a pale white center
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower close up with green jagged leaves on the stem
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) with vibrant purple petals and a pale center above green foliage.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower close up with thin petals radiating from a pale center
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower with thin petals radiating from a pale white center area.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower close up with green leaves in a dense cluster.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower with long narrow petals surrounded by lush green foliage.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) silver plant leaves, top view overhead, densely arranged in a container.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) silver foliage growing in a container, seen from an overhead angle.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) silver leaves and pink flower close up view of plant branches
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) with delicate silver foliage and a solitary pink flower reaching upward
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower, close up with honey bee gathering nectar on petals.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower with long slender petals attracting a striped honey bee.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) silver foliage plant, top down close up of serrated dusty leaves.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) silver foliage with deeply cut edges in a close up perspective.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) dark purple flower close up against blurred green leaves background
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower with long pointed petals growing among slender green leaves
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) silver plant with yellow flower blooming in a plastic nursery pot
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) silver foliage surrounding small yellow flower heads inside a dark brown pot
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower close up with slender petals and radiating center shape
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower with long pointed petals and a thin green stem attached
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower close up with pale silver foliage and buds
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower with spiky petals and silver stems in the sunlight
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower close up with silvery white dusty foliage around stem
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) purple flower surrounded by soft silvery white leaves on thin stems
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) yellow flower and silver leaves on the plant for a close up.
Centaurea sp. (Basketflower) with small yellow flowers and silver foliage atop rounded stems and leafy branches.


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