Scientific name: Centaurea montana    sen-TOR-ree-a mon-TAN-nah

Common name: Perennial Cornflower, Mountain Bluet

Design Characteristics

Height	18-24"
Spread	24-36"
Form	upright clump
Texture	medium
Flower color	violet-blue
Leaf	green  pubescent
Time of bloom	May-August

Horticultural Characteristics

Light requirement	full sun – part shade
Soil requirement	well drained  moist
Propagation method	divide every few years  self sows
USDA Hardiness Zone	4-9

Miscellaneous

Peculiarities/Problems	mildew in deep shade
Uses	mid border  cut flower
Comments	vigorous spreader so it can be invasive