A Perennial Bachelor's Button!
Mountain Bluet
Thrives in dry soil!
Huge blooms begin in late spring on super-easy plants!
Much looser and more airy than traditional Bachelor's Buttons, Mountain Bluet's blooms are the first to appear in late spring and are hardy over a wide range of conditions. 2 1/2 inches across, they are utterly distinctive, with very large centers of maroon-purple so deep it looks nearly black, surrounded by long, thin, sparsely-set petals of rich blue. Slightly twisted so that no two blooms look just alike, the outer petals give these flowers a wind swept look that is attention-getting.
Easy to grow in well-drained, dry soil and full sun, these 18-inch plants bloom reliably in late spring and early summer. Packet is 25 seeds.
| Genus | Centaurea |
| Species | montana |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Late Summer |
| Habit | Upright |
| Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 18 in |
| Bloom Size | 3 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Flower |
| Bloom Color | Blue |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Outdoor |
