Centaurea cheiranthifolia

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Perennial cornflowerPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Asteraceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Centaurea cheiranthifolia is native to north-eastern Turkey and the Caucasus. It forms loose clumps of blue-grey lance-shaped leaves with slender stems, from which large pure white flowers, with contrasting deep purple stamens, appear from late spring. It’s a great choice for a mixed ornamental border and is ideal for growing in a container.

Grow Centaurea cheiranthifolia in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering but do leave some at the end of the season as birds are fond of the seeds.

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Centaurea ‘Cheiranthifolia’ and wildlife

Centaurea ‘Cheiranthifolia’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Centaurea ‘Cheiranthifolia’ poisonous?

Centaurea ‘Cheiranthifolia’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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