American Basket Flower
Centaurea americana
Description
The American Basket Flower is a native annual wildflower of southern United States, known for its large, fragrant blooms that resemble a basket in appearance. The flowers are attractively fringed and can be quite large, reaching up to 4-5 inches in diameter.
- Life Cycle
- annual
- Height
- 2 to 5 feet
- Sun Exposure
- Partial sun to full sun
- Bloom Months
- May, June, July
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The bloom color is a soft pink to lavender shade, which gives the flower its distinctive and attractive appearance.