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Centaurea montana mountain bluet
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,3-0,6m
usual width
0,3-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-August
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
2 (down to -45°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Bluet is a common and popular perennial of Czech gardens and lower mountains. It produces 30-60 cm tall stems with bizarrely shaped, antler-like, purple-blue flowers from early June until midsummer. Deciduous leaves are light green, slightly hairy.
Growing conditions and care
In the wild it is considered endangered species. Grow it in a sunny border or in part shade along with other perennials that will help it remain erect. It needs free-draining soil that is medium fertile and preferably evenly moist rather than dry on hot summer days. Hardy to about -40°C (USDA zone 2)
Last update 04-06-2012
