Mountain cornflower
Centaurea montana · Knapweeds · Aster family
Also known as: Perennial Cornflower · Mountain Bluet · Mountain Knapweed
Very easy30–60cmPet-friendly
Mountain cornflower care at a glance
Mountain cornflower (Centaurea montana) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Mountain cornflower
Possible pests on Mountain cornflower include Aphids. Possible diseases include Powdery mildew and Aster yellows. Mountain cornflower is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Powdery mildew Low
- Aster yellows Low
Weather
- Heat stress Low
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain cornflower
- Which pests affect Mountain cornflower?
- Possible pests on Mountain cornflower include Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Mountain cornflower?
- Possible diseases include Powdery mildew and Aster yellows.
- Is Mountain cornflower toxic to cats and dogs?
- Mountain cornflower is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Mountain cornflower need?
- Mountain cornflower has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Mountain cornflower need?
- Mountain cornflower prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Mountain cornflower frost-hardy?
- Mountain cornflower is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.