Amethyst in Snow knapweed
Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall9 to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White petals with blue-purple center
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Amethyst in Snow' knapweed (Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst in Snow') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. White petals surround a blue-purple center. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms, and the clumping plants grow fast and tolerate drought.
Pairs well with Pale purple coneflower, Nodding onion, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.