Knapweed
Mountain cornflower
The mountain cornflower, also known as mountain centaury or alpine cornflower, is a perennial plant belonging to the Astracute family. Native to the mountainous regions of Europe, this wildflower is highly prized for its beauty and hardiness.The mountain cornflower is distinguished by its intense blue, sometimes purple, flowers, which brighten up gardens in spring and summer. These daisy-shaped flowers generally measure between 2 and 5 centimetres in diameter and have long, tapering petals.To plant the mountain cornflower successfully in the garden, we recommend choosing a sunny, semi-shaded spot. This plant prefers well-drained, rather poor soil, but can adapt to different types of soil. It is important not to overwater the mountain blueberry, as it fears excessive humidity.The ideal time to plant the mountain blueberry is in spring, once the risk of frost has passed. It is advisable to sow the seeds directly in the ground, at a depth of around…
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Mountain cornflower
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- Exposure
- Frost Hardiness
- Cultivation Difficulty
- Plant Spacing
- Row Spacing
- Germination Time
- Germination Temperature
- Lifecycle
- Greenhouse Growing
- Adult Height
- Maintenance
- Water Requirements
- Soil Type
- Soil pH Preference
- Pollination
- Propagation
- Seed Storage