American Basketflower American Star-thistle Starthistle Basket Flower Basket-flower Shaving Brush Sweet Sultan (Centaurea americana)

You will get 61 seeds of Centaurea americana, AMERICAN BASKETFLOWER AMERICAN STAR-THISTLE STARTHISTLE BASKET FLOWER BASKET-FLOWER SHAVING BRUSH SWEET SULTAN for planting.

Centaurea americana, also known as American Starthistle or American Basketflower, is a stunning annual native to the southern central United States and northeastern Mexico. It resembles thistles but lacks their prickly characteristics. This plant can grow up to 5-6 feet tall and showcases beautiful lavender-pink flower heads with cream-colored centers, making it a popular choice for cultivation in gardens.

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.