- Annual 120cm
- Easy to grow
Description
'American Basket Flower- Rosy Lilac' seeds
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'.
Attracts beneficial insects
Borders
Beds
Ornamental use
Cut flowers
Purple/Voilet Flowers
Seeds per gram: 85
Product code: E8-11
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 3mm |
| Season | 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 Until Maturity | 120 days |
*Notes: Deadhead to prolong flowering. Plants may need some support.
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How To Grow
Shipping
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| VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
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**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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