Centaurea montana is an erect, stoloniferous, clump-forming perennial which features solitary, fringed, flowers. Flowers appear in late spring atop unbranched stems typically growing 1-2' tall. Gray-green, lance-shaped lower leaves to 7" long. Commonly called mountain bluet, perennial cornflower or perennial bachelor's button.
- Type: Perennial
- Zone: 3 to 7
- Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet
- Spread: 0.75 to 1.50 feet
- Bloom Time: May to June
- Bloom Description: White w/purple Center
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Dry to medium
- Maintenance: Low
- Suggested Use: Naturalize
- Flower: Showy
- Attracts: Butterflies
- Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil