Centaurea americana 'Jolly Joker'
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Allan Armitage Centaurea americana 'Jolly Joker'
Allan Armitage
Centaurea americana 'Jolly Joker'
Centaurea americana 'Jolly Joker' (click for large image)
Jolly Joker American Basket Flower, Jolly Joker Cornflower
Common Names:
  • Jolly Joker American Basket Flower
  • Jolly Joker Cornflower
 
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Origin:

  SE United States  

Sun/Water Requirements:

  Requires full sun.

Armitage says: "In the garden, direct sow or place transplants near the back in full sun."

Growth:

  Range: Grows from 4' to 5'.
Armitage says: "Stout stems are 4-5' tall and seldom need staking."

Flowers:

  Color(s): Pink, Purple
Season(s): Spring

Armitage says: "Bears 3" wide lavender-pink flowers on 4' tall stems. "  

Foliage:

  Armitage says: "The sessile 3" by 1” leaves are lanceolate and usually entire or with widely spaced teeth on the margins."  
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