Pink Persian Cornflower | |
Knapweed |
Psephellus atsbaulde | Accepted |
Centaurea leaadtab | Synonym |
Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
Flower Time: | Winter |
Underground structures: | Caudex |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Start indoors |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |