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Also known as Giant Knapweed, Yellow Globe Centaurea, Armenian Basket Flower, and Lemon Fluff Knapweed. Enormous brown buds open into spectacular, 3-4 in. golden-yellow, thistle-like flowers in midsummer. Blooms attract butterflies and are superb in fresh or dried arrangements. Plants grow 3-4 ft. tall.
Armenian Basket Flower is grown in perennial borders, and is tough enough to thrive on its own in hard to reach areas of the garden. Established plants are drought resistant and almost indestructible, living up to 15 or more years with minimum care. Self sows.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Centaurea macrocephala |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested, Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling, Pollen may cause allergic reaction |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
