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Centaurea americana

Basket Flower, Cardo-del-Valle

Plant photo of: Centaurea americana
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

Centaurea americana is a Texas Native and is also native throughout most of North America. American Basketflower gets it's name from the underneath side of the inflorescence because it has a basket weave pattern to it.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.