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Centaurea, American Star-Thistle, American Basket-Flower, Shaving Brush, Thornless Thistle 'Jolly Joker'

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

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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btailoring

Stockport, OH (Zone 6b) | October 2005 | positive

We grow Jolly Jokers where I work for cut flowers, they make a great addition to a bouquet

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Centaurea, American Star-Thistle, American Basket-Flower, Shaving Brush, Thornless Thistle 'Jolly Joker'

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