Dark, velvety purple-red flowers, on long stems at the end of the summer. Rather like Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum', but more dainty. Watch out for the incredible buds!
Also known as Centaurea calocephala.
Centaurea atropurpurea
Purple knapweed
Details
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Flower Colour | Red | Purple |
| Flowering Period | Jul | Aug |
| Foliage | Not evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Geranium, Salvia, Sanguisorba |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 1m |
| Soil | Most types |
| Spread | 50cm |
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