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PR00719 ARMENIAN BASKET FLOWER SEEDS aka Giant Yellow Knapweed

Centaurea macrocephala

Enormous brown buds open into spectacular 3-4 inch golden-yellow thistlelike flowers in midsummer. They attract butterflies and are superb in fresh or dried arrangements. Grows 3-4 feet tall. Great in conventional perennial borders or in hard to reach areas of the garden. Established plants are drought resistant and almost indestructible, living up to 15 or more years with minimum care. Self sows. Combines beautifully with Butterfly Weed, Oriental Poppies, and Russian Sage.
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How to Plant ARMENIAN BASKET FLOWER Seeds

Direct sow after all danger of frost 1/4 inch deep, in groups of 3-4 seeds spaced 16-24 inches apart. Thin to the strongest plant. Germination is spread out over a period of 30 days.

Comments: Full sun. Drought resistant, grows in any soil with adequate drainage. Best appearance in moderately fertile soil with occasional to regular water. Flowers attract butterflies, are excellent cut for fresh or dried arrangements. Will self-sow unless old flowers removed. Salt tolerant, ideal for coastal landscapes. Low maintenance, easy to grow. Deer and rabbit resistant.

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