Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'
Bachelor Button
![Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream' Bachelor Button from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-774.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- A low mound of grey-green leaves display "shaggy" deep amethyst purple flowers
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![Deer Resistant](image/chars/char-36.png)
Deer Resistant
![Rabbit Resistant](image/chars/char-37.png)
Rabbit Resistant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Simple to grow and maintain. It needs full sun and thrives in well-drained soil. Cut back hard after initial blooming to stimulate additional blossoms. Divide every 2-4 years.
Height: 14-20 in
Spacing: 30 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Edging
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Gray
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained