Centaurea Macrocephala (Knapweed)

£7.99

Position: full sun
Soil: well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: July and August
Flower colour: golden yellow
Other features: the flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees
Hardiness: fully hardy
Spectacular, golden-yellow thistle like flowers on stiff stems in mid- and late summer and lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. This bold plant is ideal for providing vertical interest in a sunny, well-drained herbaceous border. Best on poor soil, the dried seed heads are excellent for use in flower arrangements. Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps every three years in spring.

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