Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Growing bulbs Deadheading will ensure that you

Deadheading will ensure that you get additional flowering

It is a vigorous perennial that flowers for two to three weeks from late spring to early summer

We use these a lot in our cut flower garden and love the fact that they easily self sow

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butterscotch toned clusters of flowers

Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Growing bulbs Deadheading will ensure that youCentaurea macrocephala is magnificent perennial that is actually a member of the thistle family. It has beautiful bright yellow shaggy flowers that are held on tall stems that will make a strong vertical statement positioned towards the back of your border. Beneficial insects, bees, and birds all love this flower. This is also definitely for the Flower Farmer out there, as freshly cut blooms will last up to 5 days. Cut the flowers early in the morning