Centaurea solstitialis | Yellow Star-Thistle | Various
Centaurea solstitialis belongs to the plant family ASTERACE and Genus Centaurea This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Centaurea solstitialis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Centaurea solstitialis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Centaurea solstitialis yellow star-thistle attracts butterflies
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Centaurea solstitialis is a host plant for the painted lady butterfly.
"Common butterflies of California", Bob Stewart, West Coast Lady Press, Patagonia Arizona, 1998.
Centaurea suaveolens | Sweet Sultans. Originated in Turkey | Various
Centaurium erythraea | European Centaury, Centaury | Various
Centella asiatica | Spadeleaf, Indian Pennywort, Gotu Kola | Various
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.