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Pink Basketflower buds in a basket with large flowers on dark wooden background.
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Pink Basketflowers arranged on black background in various stages of maturity.
An arrangement of Pink Basketflowers in a basket on a white background.
Pink Basketflower with buds and petals on a black background.
A single Pink Basketflower bloom on a black background.
A single Pink Basketflower with a bud on a white background.
Pink Basketflower buds in a basket with large flowers on dark wooden background.
A side view close-up of a single Pink Basketflower against a bright white background.
Pink Basketflowers arranged on black background in various stages of maturity.
An arrangement of Pink Basketflowers in a basket on a white background.
Pink Basketflower with buds and petals on a black background.
A single Pink Basketflower bloom on a black background.

Basketflower Seeds,
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Description

Huge pincushion blooms rise above deeply cut foliage on this native annual wildflower, creating a meadow-style spectacle full of movement and life. Plants range from 2 to 6 feet tall depending on soil and site, making them especially useful for farm buffer zones, meadows, and larger pollinator gardens. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and even bobwhite quail are drawn to its generous blooms. Flowering in about 110 days, it turns open ground into a lively habitat with serious flower power.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Centaurea americana
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
110
Planting Depth
⅛–¼ in.
Plant Spacing
6–9 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–65°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Sow in place in fall or winter in mild-winter areas, or as early in spring as the ground can be worked where winters are severe; avoid transplanting, as the taproot resents disturbance. Sow 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep; sprouts appear in 7 to 14 days. Choose a well-draining, slightly acidic spot with full sun exposure, and allow about 110 days to bloom.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last spring frost. OR start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost.
  • Sow seeds 1/8 - 1/4in deep.
  • Sprouts in 7-14 days.
  • Sprouts in 21-36 days.
  • Ideal germination temperature 65-75 F.

How to Grow

  • Plant in a well-draining, slightly acidic area with full sun exposure.
  • Space plants 6-9 inches apart.
  • Prune developing tips and fertilize for prolific blooms.
  • Drought tolerant once established. Mature plants prefer drier soil.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Experiences minimal pest pressure.
  • May experience issues with powdery mildew in humid climates.
  • Adequate spacing may help aerate plants and prevent powdery mildew.

How to Save Seeds

  • Seeds can be easily removed from the mature, dry flowerheads.
  • Separate the seeds from chaff.
  • Let dry further in a paper bag or spread out on a screen for about a week.

FAQ

How far apart should basketflower be spaced?

Space plants 6 to 9 inches apart. Adequate spacing may help aerate plants and prevent powdery mildew.

How much water does it need?

It is drought tolerant once established, and mature plants prefer drier soil. Prune developing tips and fertilize for prolific blooms.

Will it return on its own?

This is a self-seeding annual that self-sows freely. Seeds can also be removed easily from the mature, dry flowerheads, separated from the chaff, and dried for about a week in a paper bag or spread on a screen.

Customer reviews

4.4 / 5 8 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Pollinator magnet: Pollinators love this native wildflower.

  • Tall, sturdy stalks: Plants reach about 5 feet on smooth, sturdy stems.

  • Easy germination: Big seeds sprout readily and the plants grow fast.

  • Unusual cut flower: Striking in bouquets, with blooms that last a week or more.

  • Heads up: Prickly flower heads, and blooms can be slow to arrive.

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