Centaurea jacea

Greater knapweed
The Centaurea jacea (Greater knapweed) is perennial, belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a wildflower plant. The flowers are purple, blue and the leaves green. The herbaceous perennial plant will be up to 70 cm (27.5 in) high. The soil conditions should be dry, well-drained and the plant area sunny.
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Image Centaurea jacea
Centaurea jacea flower
Image Centaurea jacea
Centaurea jacea
Image Centaurea jacea
Centaurea jacea