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BOTANICAL NAME
Centaurea cineraria
FLOWERING SEASON-
Perennial that can be grown
as an annual
Throughout Summer.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Full sun.
   SOIL CONDITIONS                 
Moist, well drained soil.
pH
 
MOISTURE
Even moisture, but don't overwater
         PLANT HEIGHT                       
 
Can grow up to 1 1/2 feet tall.            
PLANT SPACING
Space about 10 inches apart.
   
FLOWER COLOR
produces purple or yellow flowers
PROPAGATION
seeds, bedding plants when
available,
USES
flower beds, containers, borders,
edgings, baskets.
PLANTING INFORMATION AND
FACTS
Thrives in salty conditions. Grows
as a perennial in warmer climates.
For an early start sow seeds
indoors in winter. Often grown for its
woolly, silvery foliage as fillers in
planters.
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