Perennial Cornflower
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Perennial Cornflower
Centaurea montana
The Perennial Cornflower is a beautiful blue flower that blooms in gardens and fields. It has spiky petals and attracts butterflies, making it a lovely sight in nature.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Perennial Cornflower has striking, deeply lobed blue-violet ray florets surrounding a darker purple central disc, giving it a thistle-like appearance. Its rough, lance-shaped leaves are a muted grayish-green, providing a soft contrast to the vibrant blooms.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusCentaurea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name, 'Centaurea', might come from the centaur Chiron!
The petals can be eaten, adding a colorful garnish to salads!
The vibrant blue color was once used to create beautiful dyes for fabrics!
This flower is actually many tiny florets clustered tightly into one 'super flower'!
Special abilities
Ability
Rhizome Rambler
Perennial Cornflower can spread quickly using rhizomes, an underground stem system, helping it colonize new areas.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Its bright blue-violet flowers act as a beacon, drawing in a wide variety of insects for pollination, ensuring its reproduction.
Ability
Water Saver
Perennial Cornflower has hairy leaves that reduce water loss, allowing it to survive in drier conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 4-7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen, aiding plant reproduction.
pollinates
Red Admiral butterfly
Vanessa atalanta
Visits flowers for nectar, transferring pollen.
symbiotic with
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus
Rhizophagus irregularis
Forms beneficial association with roots, improving nutrient uptake.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
Mountain Cornflower
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Perennial Cornflower?
30-90 cm
How wide does Perennial Cornflower spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Perennial Cornflower?
4-7 cm
When does Perennial Cornflower bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is Perennial Cornflower edible?
Yes
Is Perennial Cornflower toxic?
None
What is Perennial Cornflower's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Perennial Cornflower pollinated?
Insect
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