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Centaurea cineraria 'Purple'

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$6.07 $9.95 In stock

Category: Plants

A silver foliage plant known for its tolerance to drought and frost. Its finely dissected silvery leaves, woolly on both sides, provide an excellent foil to other flowers and foliage. This versatile low-growing perennial hails from the Mediterranean where it grows on exposed sites under difficult conditions. Purple thistle-like flowers appear in summer, often removed to retain design integrity. Perfect spilling out as edging or as infill in the border and companion to roses.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Victoria ★★★★★

Planted this in a spot that gets full afternoon sun and forgetful watering, and it’s thriving with no sign of stress. The woolly silver leaves are even more striking in person, adding great texture against my green shrubs. Perfect for a low-maintenance border.

Edward ★★★★★

I was a bit worried about how the silvery leaves would look in my garden, but they really pop against the green. Even after a surprise frost last week, the plants show no damage at all.

Joseph ★★★★★

Planted a few of these last spring and they’ve already formed a lovely silver mound that contrasts beautifully with the petunias. The woolly leaves feel surprisingly soft and haven’t wilted at all during our dry spells.

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