Centaurea americana

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.