Overview
Centaurea salonitana is a garden plant in the genus Centaurea, part of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Krym, Yugoslavia, Albania, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Montenegro.
About
Centaurea salonitana is a species in the daisy family Asteraceae, commonly called Cornflower or Knapweed. It is native to several countries across south-eastern and central Europe. The species belongs to the Centaurea group and produces its flowering heads from June to September. Practical identification rests on its placement within the Centaurea genus and its recorded native range.
About the genus
Centaurea is a genus of over 700 species of herbaceous thistle-like flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Members of the genus are found only north of the equator, mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere; the Middle East and surrounding regions are particularly species-rich.
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In the garden
Centaurea salonitana sits within the Centaurea genus of the Asteraceae and is recorded from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Krym, the former Yugoslavia, Albania, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Montenegro. English common names applied to the species include Cornflower and Knapweed. As a Centaurea, it belongs to a large assemblage of herbaceous, thistle-like plants that are primarily distributed north of the equator. Flowering occurs from June to September and provides the species' main seasonal interest. For gardeners and collectors, species-level requirements can vary within Centaurea, so check seed or plant suppliers for precise culture notes. Centaurea species are often handled as herbaceous perennials or short-lived perennials in cultivation; many growers propagate by seed where seed is available, and by division for established clumps of compatible species. In the UK context, plants of this genus are commonly used where a naturalistic or meadow character is wanted, or where plants are allowed to self-seed in managed areas. The documented summer flowering window—June to September—defines when this species will contribute to a seasonal display and when to monitor for seed set and any management of self-seeding behaviour.
Plant details
Centaurea salonitana size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- Bosnia-Herzegovina, Krym, Yugoslavia, Albania, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Montenegro
More in the Centaurea genus
- Centaurea 'John Coutts'
- Centaurea cyanus 'Mauve Ball'Cornflower
- Centaurea hypoleucaCornflower
- Centaurea hypoleuca 'John Coutts'Cornflower
- Centaurea montana 'Parham'Perennial Cornflower
- Centaurea rhaponticumCornflower
- Centaurea ruthenica
- Centaurea simplicicaulisCornflower
