Centaurea americana

American Basket Flower

From May to August, this easy to grow annual blooms with flowers that have a cream colored center with bright purple edges that close at night. Interestingly there is an interwoven pattern below the petals, which gives the plant its common name.

Additional Information:

Height 1-5 Feet

Spread 1-2 Feet

Bloom/Seasonal Color Purple

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