Centaurea is a beautiful addition to any drier climate garden, or garden bed in full sun. You can extend the blooming period by frequently pruning away old growth throughout the season.
Blooming Spring and Summer and will continue through the season if the dead branches are routinely pruned away
Butterfly Benefits:
Coneflower provides nectar to butterflies
Facts:
Coneflower grows in many varieties, and each variety has a specific peak season. If you plant a large garden, you can have Coneflower in bloom all season.
Daisies provide nectar to butterflies. The flower of the daisy has several florets, each containing nectar. A butterfly can fly to a single Daisy and feast on nectar from several florets within the single daisy.
Facts:
“Daisy” is a broad variety with several species.
Daisies grow in a grass-like clump with flowers blooming throughout the season, depending on the variety.
Most species of daisies grow to a height of about 36 inches (91 cm)
Delphinium can grow up to 7 feet tall (2.1 meters), though most varieties grow to around 36 inches (91 cm)
When watering Delphinium, avoid getting the leaves wet and focus the water on the roots of the plant. Too much water on the leaves could cause crown rot.
Deer resistant
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Please note: While we have worked to provide the most accurate information, climate and growing location will impact the size, height, bloom-time, annual/perennial status, and may impact color. We have gathered this data from personal experience, with online resources used for additional clarification. Additional references include google and usda.gov
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