Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Centaurea cheiranthifolia is native to north-eastern Turkey and the Caucasus. It forms loose clumps of blue-grey lance-shaped leaves with slender stems, from which large pure white flowers, with contrasting deep purple stamens, appear from late spring. It’s a great choice for a mixed ornamental border and is ideal for growing in a container.
Grow Centaurea cheiranthifolia in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering but do leave some at the end of the season as birds are fond of the seeds.
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Centaurea and wildlife
Centaurea is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Centaurea poisonous?
Centaurea has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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