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Centaurea Species, Capraian Cornflower, Velvet Centaurea

Centaurea gymnocarpa

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Centaurea cineraria var. gymnocarpa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Diamond Ridge, Alaska

Fox River, Alaska

Fritz Creek, Alaska

Homer, Alaska

Maricopa, Arizona

El Cajon, California

Lakeside, California

Merced, California

Richmond, California

Orlando, Florida

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Auburn, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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