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Centaurea americana
American Basketflower
Item #: 1010
Category: Wildflowers
Habit: Annual
Bloom: May-June
Height: 2-5'
Planting Rates:
10 lb. per acre
1 oz. per 275 sq. ft.
SOIL TYPE |
SUNLIGHT |
Soil Moisture |
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Loam |
Clay |
Caliche |
Full |
Partial |
Dappled |
Shade |
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X |
X |
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X |
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Medium Moist |
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Description
This annual forms large, dense colonies along the roadsides and in pastures throughout all of Texas. It can grow up to 5 feet tall and in the early summer it blooms into solitary flower heads 2 to 3½ inches in diameter. The blooms are a beautiful pink, with a creamy center. They make interesting cut flowers, and are suitable for dried flower arrangements as well. Anyone who likes making dried arrangements will certainly want some American Basketflowers in the mix.
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