Amethyst Dream Bachelor Button

The long-lasting dark purple flowers of the Amethyst Dream Bachelor Button bloom in May and feature thin, wispy petals. Each bloom can reach up to 2.5 inches across for a showy display. Centaurea also features long, lance-shaped foliage in a silvery-green shade. This hardy plant can handle warm and dry conditions, making it a good choice for challenging landscapes or forgetful gardeners. The upright, mounded growth habit makes this plant a wonderful option to include in sunny beds, borders, or mass plantings. Trim the flowers to include in arrangements or dry the blooms for long-lasting use. Amethyst Dream Bachelor Button has a compact form, easily fitting in areas with limited space. This lovely plant is a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 8. Amethyst Dream Bachelor Button Care Plant in full sun and water when the top several inches of soil are dry. Centaurea is drought-tolerant, but keeping up with regular watering ensures the plant looks its best. Soil should be rich and allow for good drainage. Apply a balanced fertilizer during the spring to get the plant off to a healthy start. Trim back the growth in the fall. Amethyst Dream Bachelor Button Spacing The Amethyst Dream Bachelor Button has an upright and compact form that will reach 18 to 24 inches tall and 24 to 28 inches wide. Space plants 20 inches apart to create a continuous planting.