Centaurea bella
Height x Spread: 25cm x 45cm
Commonly know as Knapweed, 'Bella' forms an attractive mound of silvery-green divided leaves. Small pink shaggy-looking flowers appear throughout summer .
This compact Centaurea grows fantastically well in free-draining soil and is useful for growing on dry banks. It is also an ideal choice for a south-facing border as it loves the sun, it suits rock and gravel gardens as well as being a great edging plant.