Centaurea raphanina subsp. mixta

Special cornflower from Crete with purple flowers. Ideal for dry, sunny gardens. Attracts bees and butterflies.

Centaurea raphanina subsp. mixta plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Centaurea raphanina subsp. mixta

Special cornflower from Crete with purple flowers. Ideal for dry, sunny gardens. Attracts bees and butterflies.

Centaurea raphanina subsp. mixta in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees

botanical information about Centaurea raphanina subsp. mixta

  • Botanical name: Centaurea raphanina subsp. mixta
  • Genus: Centaurea
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • origin: Europe, South

Features Centaurea raphanina subsp. mixta

height: 20-30 cm
flowering: June - August
color: purple
leaf color: gray-green
habit: rosette
growth: medium
level: difficult
light: full sun, sunny
moisture: dry, winter dry
soil texture: pervious, light
organic matter: none to little
pH: limy
winter zone: 7 [-15°C]
density: 8 - 12