| Botanical name | Centaurea macrocephala |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December Yellow, thistle-like flowers that last well in the vase. |
| Common name(s) | Globe centaurea |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Rough-textured, light green leaves. |
| Maintenance | Division every three or four years to avoid overcrowding. |
| Soil conditions | Needs well-drained soil. |
| Uses | Can be used as a cut flower. |
Centaurea macrocephala (Globe centaurea)
- Botanical name: Centaurea macrocephala
- Common name(s): Globe centaurea
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Needing well-drained soil and division every three or four years to avoid overcrowding, this useful plant has rough-textured, light green leaves and yellow, thistle-like flowers that last well in the vase. C. ragusina has silvery-blue foliage, with tall-stemmed, yellow flowers.
Botanical Pronunciation: sen-ta-REE-ah;
Centaurea macrocephala requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December
Yellow, thistle-like flowers that last well in the vase.
Rough-textured, light green leaves.
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