Centaurea montana Amethyst in Snow 1G

(Mountain Cornflower)

Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow’

Stoloniferous perennial with unique bicolor blooms. White tubular petals radiate out from a deep purple center. A robust plant tolerant of poor soil. Wonderful for adding spring blooms to the front of the cottage border.

• Plant Patent: 18,284
• Container Size: trade gallon
• USDA Zone: 3-7
• Height: 1-2’
• Spread: 9-18”
• Sun Exposure: full sun
• Soil Moisture: dry to average
• Bloom Time: late spring to early summer
• Bloom Color: white with purple center
• Foliage Color: green
• US Native: no
• Wildlife Benefit: pollinators
• Notes: drought tolerant, deer tolerant