Centaurea orientalis
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A clump-forming perennial, to 1.2m high in flower, with long green leaves, finely cut or completely divided into narrow, lance-shaped leaflets. In summer and early autumn, produces large buds encased in overlapping, pale brown bracts, opening to bright yellow flower heads composed of crowds of narrow flowers with prominent stamens
Scientific classification
- Species
- Centaurea orientalis (Centaurea orientalis)
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Centaurea orientalis
Distribution map
Southeastern Europe to Western Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Centaurea orientalis
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Centaurea orientalis care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to encourage more flowers, unless seed is required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division, separating rhizomes in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in almost any well-drained soil in full sun. Thrives in poor soils but will not tolerate waterlogging
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and rust diseases
Pests
Generally pest-free
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