Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Centaurea montana
Common Name: Bachelor Button
Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer
Plant Habit: Spreading
Characteristics: Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 9 - 12" (23 - 30cm)
Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Width: 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: A long-lasting cut flower that is easy to grow. Attractive planted with catmint or lupine, in masses or naturalized in a wildflower setting. Remove faded flowers for extended bloom and to reduce self-seeding. Requires frequent division in small gardens.
Grower Information:
Fringed, deep blue flowers top bushy, silvery green foliage. Broad, opened blossoms formed from long, fringed, tubular ray flowers around a center of short disc flowers. Produces long-lasting flowers for the perennial border. Makes good cuts.