Centaurea scoparia
Centaurea scoparia, commonly known as Centaurea, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers full sun and low water conditions. It grows to a height of 0.4-0.8 meters and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. This plant blooms from June to August with purple, blue, and pink flowers. It thrives in sandy, loamy, or chalky soil, attracts pollinators, but is not fragrant or toxic, and is not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.4–0.8 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
4–8
Flower colors