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CENTAUREA
Commonly known as Mountain knapweed, Perennial cornflower
Genus of about 650 species of annuals, perennials and subshrubs widely found in dry sites, rocky mountain slopes, subalpine meadows, woodland and sand dunes mainly in Europe and the Mediterranean.
Some Knapweeds in the wild can be invasive but garden forms are ornamental and all are beneficial to insects.
In the UK the common C. nigra, Hardhead, can be dried and flower tops make a pale yellow-green dye.
The native perennial Greater knapweed, C. scabiosa can be found mainly in the south and east of England in hedgerows, roadsides and dry grassland.
ALCHEMILLA mollis
CENTAUREA
CENTAUREA montana 'Purple Heart'
ERIGERON karvinskianus
GERANIUM phaeum 'Album'
GLADIOLUS communis
TULBAGHIA violacea
Buy Varieties of CENTAUREA
CENTAUREA dealbata
(syn. Psephellus dealbatus) - large, fringed pinkish-purple flowers and deeply divided leaves
Gift-wrapping available
CENTAUREA 'Jordy'
deep reddish-purple feathery flowers and silvery leaves
CENTAUREA montana 'Alba'
pure white flowers growing up to 45cms(18ins)
Gift-wrapping available
CENTAUREA montana 'Purple Heart'
white cornflower with purple centre
Gift-wrapping available
CENTAUREA 'Silver Feather'
compact. Lilac-pink cornflowers above frosted silver foliage
Gift-wrapping available
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