Amethyst Dream Bachelor’s Button
Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst Dream’
SKU: TL-cenamdr
USDA Zone:
3 to 9
Watering Needs:
Let dry between waterings
Sun Needs:
Full sun
Ditch the ordinary blue—‘Amethyst Dream’ brings bold, jewel-toned purple flowers to the bachelor’s button family. This vigorous, long-blooming perennial bursts into color in late spring and keeps going through summer, producing spidery, electric purple blooms atop silvery-green, finely cut foliage. A pollinator favorite, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, ‘Amethyst Dream’ thrives in borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings, bringing easygoing charm with minimal care.
Available!
Size : Quart$19.99
Average Landscape Size:
Height - 12 in. - 24 in. , Width - 12 in. - 20 in.
Flowering Season:
Summer
Landscape Use:
Border, Container, Cutting Garden, Woodland Garden
Special Features:
Compact Form, Easy Care, Cut flower, Waterwise
| Flower Color | Blue-Purple |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Mound |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Size | Quart |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Watering Needs:
Let dry between waterings
- Light: Thrives in full sun; tolerates light shade but blooms best in bright conditions.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; adapts to sandy, loamy, and rocky soils.
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; occasional deep watering keeps it looking fresh.
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming; cut back foliage after flowering for a tidy appearance.
- Hardiness: Hardy to USDA zones 3-9—cold-hardy and heat-resistant.
- Additional Tips: Perfect for wildflower gardens, pollinator borders, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow, deer-resistant, and attracts butterflies.
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