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Centaurea, American Star-Thistle, American Basket-Flower, Shaving Brush, Thornless Thistle 'Aloha White'

Centaureaamericana

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh)
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Species
americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Barbourville, Kentucky

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