Mountain Bluet or Perennial Cornflower
Centaurea montana
Asteraceae · perennial · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
1-2 ft
Spread
1-1 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Tolerates Dry
Soil pH
adaptable (acidic to alkaline)
Water
Low
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
May to June
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
RustHigh
Uredinial Stage (Summer)
Downy MildewModerate
Late Spring - Summer Transition
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Cultivars (1)
'Balcentsirl'
Silver Swirl Snowflake Dusty Miller
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.