American Basketflower Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

American Basketflower Seeds are from Centaurea americana, an annual wildflower known for its large pink to lavender blooms, upright growth habit, and attractive gray-green foliage. This native North American flowering plant is commonly grown in wildflower gardens, cottage gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes. American Basketflower performs best in full sun, well-draining soil, and warm growing conditions. It provides seasonal flowers and adds height and texture to garden spaces.

Features

• Seeds of American Basketflower wildflower plant
• Produces large basket-like flower heads
• Suitable for wildflower gardens, borders, and cottage landscapes
• Develops tall upright flowering stems
• Performs well in sunny locations
• Provides seasonal blooms and garden texture

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Centaurea americana
• Common Name (US): American Basketflower
• 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