General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 24-30 inches
Plant Spread: 18-24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ

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Common names
  • Pink Persian Cornflower
  • Knapweed
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Psephellus dealbatus
  • Synonym: Centaurea dealbata

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