Centaurea gymnocarpa | Velvet Centaurea | 20 Seeds

Thoughtful delivery service

Easy 30 day returns

Certified Reviews

Description

Centaurea gymnocarpa | Velvet Centaurea | 20 SeedsCentaurea gymnocarpa, commonly known as velvet centaurea or dusty miller knapweed, is an evergreen perennial shrub native to Italy, prized for its finely divided, silvery gray foliage that has a soft, velvety texture. It forms a rounded, bushy mound that can reach about 60 to 90 cm in height, providing an attractive backdrop in garden borders or rock gardens. In late spring to early summer, it produces thistle like, purple magenta flower heads that

and it is also known for its resistance to many pests and diseases

The white-flowered Impatiens glandulifera

its swollen base called the bottle-shaped crown shaft

Known for its ornamental beauty and ecological role as a nectar source

Standing at a height of 15-60 cm

is a deciduous fruit-bearing shrub renowned for its delicious and nutritious berries

United States

The plant usually grows 15 to 30 cm tall

Germination can be variable

4 meters) and thrives in well-draining soil with partial to full sunlight

feathery green leaves that resemble those of other carrot family members

These blooms appear in late summer to early fall and are a magnet for pollinators like bees