Centaurea sonchifolia - 11 Seed Pack - Perennial - Attracts Butterflies - Global Shipping - New

Centaurea is a large genus of about 450 species of annuals, biennials, perennials, and shrubs in the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus are mostly from Europe and the Mediterranean. They are cultivated for their fringed flowers in shades of pink, yellow, white, and true blue. The bracts often have toothed or spiny tips in white or black. Use Centaurea in borders, rock gardens, as bedding, or for naturalizing.

Centaurea sonchifolia is a perennial reaching 30cm to 50cm in height. The stems are usually branched and gray in colour.

The stems and leaves are arachnoid, being covered in a spider’s web like material. It bears beautiful pink flowers from spring to summer and often self-seeds.

It is perfect for planters, borders or pots. It prefers a sunny, well drained location in the garden, where they will attract butterflies.