Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: cyanus (SY-an-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Polka Dot Mix
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Category:
Annuals
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Medium Blue
Violet/Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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