Centaurea, Rosy Lilac

Centaurea, Rosy Lilac (Centaurea americana)

Centaurea americana, also known as American Basket Flower, is an annual native to the southern central United States. Rosy Lilac has puffy feathery lilac flower heads 10-12cm across. It has a rich honey-like fragrance. It blooms from late Spring to Summer.

Easy to grow. Great for cut flowers, a beneficial insect attractant. 

Plant type:  Annual

Sow when:  Autumn, Winter (mild winter area)

Sow where:  Punnets or direct

Spacing x Height:  60cm x 120cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:  85 days

Seeds per package: 50