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Centaurea montana ‘Black Sprite’
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Centaurea montana ‘Black Sprite’


Bachelor’s Button

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.125.060


A new colour selection of Perennial Cornflower, forming a low mound of grey-green leaves with an early summer display of shaggy flowers. Flowers are exotic-looking, with silky, purple-black, starburst petals. A good choice for near the front of the border, in full sun to part shade. Flowers are great for cutting. Remove faded blooms to prevent self seeding. Plants may benefit from a hard cutting back in midsummer to rejuvenate the foliage. Easy to grow. Drought tolerant once established. USPP#23250: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Centaurea montana ‘Black Sprite’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Black
  Purple
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
Height
   30-35 cm
   12-14 inches
Spread
   35-60 cm
   14-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium