Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow'
Bachelor Button
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Silvery green foliage produces fringed bi-color white petals with blue-purple centers
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Spring
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, White
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Naturalizing
- Container
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Silver
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained