Centaurea americana
- Product number: 511950
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Centaurea americana
On the sturdy stems, 50-150 cm tall, beautiful, thick buds first appear, from which fine-rayed, light violet flowers (5-10 cm in diameter!) emerge. An easy-to-sow flower, which is attractive to bees and butterflies and deserves a place in a not-too-formal garden (in the sun)!
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Latin: Centaurea americana
Dutch: Amerikaanse Korenbloem
English: Basket Flower, American Starthistle, Sweet Sultan, Shaving Brush
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- Flower colour: Light purple flowers
- Origin: North America
- Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Centaurea americana
- Dutch: American Cornflower
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
- English: Basket Flower, American Starthistle, Sweet Sultan, Shaving Brush
