American Basket Flower- Rosy Lilac
Centaurea americana
Standard seed packet, 25 seeds
$1.75
In Stock
American Basket Flower- Rosy Lilac
Centaurea americana
- Annual 120cm
- Easy to grow
Annual growing to 120cm tall. Native to North America these plants have an open upright habit with long slender stalks topped with puffy feathery lilac flower heads. The flower buds and underside of the flowers have an intricate basket weave pattern. Great for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, beds and borders. Very easy to grow. Makes an excellent cut flower. Great for attracting bees and butterflies. Will grow in poor soil conditions. Also known as 'American star thistle' or 'thornless thistle'.
How to sow and grow:
| Method: | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
| Sowing Depth: | 3mm |
| When: | Autumn and spring |
| Germination: | 14-21 days @ 15-20°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle: | Hardy Annual |
| Plant Spacing: | 20cm |
| Plant Height: | 120cm |
| Position: | Full sun, well drained moist soil |
| Days to Maturity/Flowering: | 120 days |
(Product number: E8-11)
Seeds per gram: 85 seeds
| SKU | E8-11 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.0007kg |
| Botanical name: | Centaurea americana |
| Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
| Packet quantity: | 25 seeds |
| Seeds per gram: | 85 |
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