Description
Centaurea montana
Perennial Cornflower. Mountain Bluet. A mat-forming perennial which has downy, mid-green, toothed, lance-shaped leaves which are woolly underneath. In May and June, royal blue flowerheads with red-violet florets are borne.
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. It will reach a height of 45cm and a spread of 60cm.