Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow' (Mountain Cornflower) is a spreading, herbaceous perennial boasting unique, purple-centered, white fringed flowers in late spring to early summer. Attracting bees, butterflies and other admirers, the thistle-like blossoms appear atop the foliage of soft, gray-green, lance-shaped leaves.
Zones 3-7
1-2' tall, spreading. Divide every 3 years.
Best massed in border fronts, cottage gardens or naturalized areas.