Centaurea americana
Family: Asteraceae
Common names: BASKET FLOWER, KNAPWEED, STAR THISTLE
Native to: South Central United States, Southeastern United States
Plant
Type: annual
Form: erect
Max height: 3.3 feet
Max width: 3 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, pink, violet, white/off white
Leaf
light
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: dried flower
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zones: zone 3 -40 f, zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -40 to +30 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
