Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream'
Bachelor Button
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Compact form
- Deepest purple flowers of the genus!
- Dark purple blooms starting in May
- Silvery-green foliage
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Simple to grow and maintain Thrives in well-drained soil Cut back after initial blooming to encourage reblooming
Height: 14-20 in
Spacing: 30 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Edging
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Gray
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained