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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.

 

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:

Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.

Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.