Botanical name
Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow’
Other names
Mountain cornflower ‘Amethyst in Snow’, Perennial cornflower ‘Amethyst in Snow’, Mountain bluet ‘Amethyst in Snow’, Perennial bachelor’s buttons ‘Amethyst in Snow’
Genus
Centaurea
Variety or Cultivar
‘Amethyst in Snow’ _ ‘Amethyst in Snow’ is a mat-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with broadly lance-shaped, sometimes lobed and toothed, grey-green leaves, hairy beneath, and, from late spring into summer, white flowers with well-spaced, tubular petals and deep purple to reddish-purple centres.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Mat Forming
COLOUR
Flower
Purple, White in Spring; Purple, White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong the flowering season. Cut back after flowering to promote the production of new leaves.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings, Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow’ (Mountain cornflower ‘Amethyst in Snow’) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Containers, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
