Perennial Bachelor’s Button (Centaurea montana)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to part shade (Best bloom performance in full sun)

Bloom Time:

• Late spring to early summer (May rebloom lightly later in the season if deadheaded)

Size:

Height: 12 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches

Attributes:

• Unique, fringed blue flowers with strong visual appeal
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Low maintenance and deer resistant
• May self-seed mildly but not aggressively
• Foliage can decline in heat – can be cut back for a fresh flush

Companion:

• Coreopsis – similar height and bloom time, adds warm tones
• Salvia – vertical flower spikes contrast well with the fringed blooms
• Shasta Daisy – clean white flowers pair beautifully with blue
• Yarrow – hardy and long blooming with flat-topped flowers
• Poppy – vibrant color mix and natural garden texture
• Lamb’s Ear – soft silver foliage enhances texture
• Nepeta (Catmint) – airy look and complementary colors
• Penstemon – upright growth and tubular flowers attract pollinators