Centaurea cheiranthifolia

Ivory white flowers with purple stamen. Grey felted leaves. About 30-45cm tall. Drought tolerant, but not fussy about soil. Likes a sunny spot. Blooms repeatedly from mid May. Spreads by underground shoots.

The specific name refers to similarity in the shape of leaf with those of Wallflowers.

Mail order 9cm £3.90 (available for delivery now or order now to reserve for spring delivery)
Large plants to collect only - £4.50 (available again 2009)