Perennial – Amethyst Dream Mountain Bluet

Amethyst Dream Mountain Bluet 

Botanical name: centaurea montana ‘amethyst dream’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-7 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: purple 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by division 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, flower garden, mass planting, edging

Special features: attracts pollinators, drought tolerant, re-bloomer  

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 4-6 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release flower food fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: adaptable to most types of soil 

Companion plants: coreopsis, cone flower, daisies 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: potentially invasive