HUGE FLOWERS Basketflower Seeds, Pink- Up To 6 Feet Tall!
Description
Huge blooms are so easy to grow! This gorgeous, native annual wildflower will attract TONS of pollinators to your landscape! The deeply incised foliaged and pincushion blooms of basketflower are reminiscent of giant bachelor’s buttons, and this flower is a close relative. In fact, they are very welcoming to a bevy of beneficial beings, from insects to hummingbirds and even bobwhite quail! Pink basketflower ranges from 2 to 6 feet tall depending on location and soil. This is a top choice for pollinator buffer zones on farms, meadows, and pollinator gardens.
110 days
Full Sun
Sprouts in: 7 - 14 days
Ideal Temperature: 60 - 65 F
Seed Depth: 1/8" - 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 6 - 9"
Frost Hardy: No
Centaurea americana
Growing Tips
Sow in place in fall or winter climates or early spring where winters are severe. Space plants 8 - 12 inches. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season. Self-sows freely.