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Centaurea americana
Basket Flower, Cardo-del-Valle
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust your irrigation controller frequently as weather changes. Plants need much less water in spring and fall than during mid-summer.
Call the Lawn Watering Infoline at 541-774-2460 for up-to-date sprinkling times.