Cephalaria gigantea plant

Cephalaria gigantea

  • Perennial
  • 150-180 cm high
  • Very hardy
  • Attractive to butterflies
  • For a sunny position
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Garden use

Use

Border Wild garden

For wildlife and biodiversity

For butterflies

Characteristics

Height 150 - 180 cm
Flowering time July - August
Flower colour creamy yellow
Growth habit wide, ascending
Hardiness down to about -30°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny
Moisture moist
Soil fertility high

Botanical information

Botanical name Cephalaria gigantea
Genus Cephalaria
Family Dipsacaceae
Common names NL: reuzenscabiosa
Origin Siberia