American Basket Flower Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant For Home Gardens

American Basket Flower Seeds are from Centaurea americana, an annual flowering plant known for its large showy blooms, upright growth habit, and attractive gray-green foliage. This native North American wildflower is commonly grown in cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. American Basket Flower performs best in full sun, well-draining soil, and moderate moisture conditions. It provides seasonal flowers and natural garden beauty for outdoor spaces.

Features

• Seeds of American Basket Flower wildflower
• Produces large pink to lavender blooms
• Suitable for meadows, borders, and cottage gardens
• Develops tall upright flowering stems
• Performs well in sunny locations
• Provides seasonal color and garden texture

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Centaurea americana
• Common Name (US): American Basket Flower
• Seed Type / Variety: Annual Wildflower Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright branching annual
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring or Fall
• Sowing Season Months: March–May or September–October
• Germination: 7–21 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, average garden soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain moisture during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 24–48 in tall, spreading 12–24 in
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 in apart