Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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.
Amethyst Dream Bachelor Button Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Low
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Purple
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Summer
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Silver
- Foliage Description
- Green, Silver
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Amethyst Dream Bachelor Button
- Botanical Name
- CENTAUREA 'AMETHYST DREAM'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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