Overview
Centaurea simplicicaulis is a garden plant in the genus Centaurea, part of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Caucasus, Armenia, Iraq, Transcaucasus, Iran, Syria and Turkey.
About
Centaurea simplicicaulis is a species in the genus Centaurea (family Asteraceae) known by common names such as cornflower and knapweed. It originates from the Caucasus region and neighbouring countries in the Middle East. Gardeners should note its documented flowering period is June to September. Identification relies on supplier or herbarium information because growth habit and leaf characters vary across Centaurea species.
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 simplicicaulis belongs to the genus Centaurea in the family Asteraceae and has a native range across the Caucasus, Armenia, Iraq, Transcaucasus, Iran, Syria and Turkey. It appears in trade under common names such as cornflower or knapweed; check nursery labels or plant descriptions to confirm which form you are buying and whether the stock is suitable for your location. Growing requirements can differ within the Centaurea group, so confirm site, soil and hardiness details with the supplier before planting. Ask whether the material is propagated from seed or division, and whether any particular aftercare is recommended for the batch you purchase. The species’ reliable flowering window is June to September, which helps when planning summer displays or meadow mixes. Decide where to place a purchased specimen by matching its confirmed requirements to a comparable planting in your garden. If you require information about season length, maintenance or suitability for a specific border or naturalised area, request those particulars from the nursery that supplied the plant. Flowering runs from June to September.
Plant details
Centaurea simplicicaulis size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- Caucasus, Armenia, Iraq, Transcaucasus, Iran, Syria, Turkey
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 salonitanaCornflower
