Plants of the Southwest
Centaurea rothrockii
Basketflower
Basketflower is a tall, sturdy, biennial to 5 ft., with many long-lasting, long-stemmed flowers, summer through fall. The thistle-like flowers have pale centers and petals that become pink-blue at the tips. They open to 5" across. Seed heads resemble woven baskets. Sow in fall or stratify 1-2 months and sow in spring. Germinates slowly and in flushes. Zones 3-8.
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Full Sun |
Part Shade |
Fragrant |
Very Low Water  |
Low Water  |
Medium Water  |
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