- Botanical name: Centaurea triumfettii subsp. stricta
- Common name: Erect centaury
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Blue
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Succeeds on poor soil
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.
How to grow Centaurea triumfettii
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Plant size
30cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Centaurea triumfettii and wildlife
Centaurea triumfettii is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Centaurea triumfettii poisonous?
Centaurea triumfettii has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
