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Centaurea montana

Centaurea montana

Family: Asteraceae Genus: Centaurea Species: montana

Synonyms: Centaurea leucantha, Centaurea angustifolia, Centaurea carpathica, Centaurea montana var. typica, Centaurea caucasica, Centaurea chlorantha, Centaurea montana subsp. eumontana, Centaurea montana var. pradensis, Setachna montana, Centaurea seusana var. angustifolia, Centaurea montana var. sinuata, Centaurea serrata, Jacea alata, Centaurea montana var. angustifolia, Cyanus montanus, Centaurea montana var. cyanantha, Cyanus angustifolius, Centaurea montana var. occitanica, Centaurea montana var. genuina, Centaurea montana var. pyrenaica, Centaurea graminifolia, Centaurea seusana

Centaurea montana
Centaurea montana

Botanical Description

Mountain bluet (Centaurea montana) is an amazing wildflower species. It captivates attention with its gorgeous purple-blue blooms and unique foliage. It's a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, from scorching heat to cold winters. It produces an abundance of ever-blooming flowers all season long. The leaves and stems of this species are covered in a beautiful silvery fuzz that adds texture to gardens. Its bright, vibrant petals attract butterflies and bees, making it a perfect addition to a wildlife friendly garden. It's easy to care for and delightfully beautiful.

Native Region: Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Northwest European R, Norway, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia

Chemistry & External Identifiers

Trefle ID
28989
Perenual ID
1748

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