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Erect Centaury, Centaurea triumfettii subsp. stricta, bears clumps of woolly, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves from which, tall, upright stems bear blue flowers with pink centres and contrasting dark stamens, in summer. It’s a lovely species, ideal for growing in rockeries and alpine gardens as well as part of a container display.
Grow Centaurea triumfettii subsp. stricta in well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead regularly and protect foliage from slugs and snails.
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Centaurea and wildlife
Centaurea is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
