Cheirolophus crassifolius
MALTESE ROCK CENTAURY
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names: Centaurea crassifolia, C. nitida, C. spathulata, Palaeocyanus crassifolius

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Cheirolophus crassifolius
MALTESE ROCK CENTAURY
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink-mauve

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: groundcovers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting






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