{"product_id":"seed-flw-mor-01","title":"Centaurea nigra Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentaurea nigra, commonly called common knapweed, brings purple-pink flower heads and an informal meadow character to the garden. Dark overlapping bracts frame each bloom, while upright, branching stems rise above narrow green foliage. This herbaceous perennial attracts visiting bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple-pink, thistle-like flower heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright perennial growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer to early-autumn flower interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers visited by bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCentaurea nigra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCommon knapweed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLight Requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFull sun or partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBloom Season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSummer to early autumn; timing varies with climate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eUpright, branching stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eApproximately 30–100 cm (12–39 in), depending on conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePurple to pink-purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNarrow green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eMoist, well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRHS H6; suitability depends on local conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePack Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e1 Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSeed Count \/ Coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRefer to the supplied seed packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 27.5474%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003ePlanting Season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 72.5118%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eSpring or autumn, according to local conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 27.5474%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.5118%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Seeds may be started indoors in a moist, well-drained seed-starting mix or sown directly into prepared soil where cultivation is permitted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 27.5474%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.5118%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Sow approximately 1\/16–⅛ inch (2–3 mm) deep. Cover lightly with fine soil and avoid deep planting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 27.5474%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eGermination \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.5118%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Approximately 7–21 days at 59–68°F (15–20°C) under favorable conditions. Germination may be uneven. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 27.5474%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 72.5118%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eKeep the seedbed moist during establishment; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 27.5474%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.5118%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Allow approximately 12–16 inches (30–40 cm) between mature plants where cultivation is permitted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 27.5474%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eFlowering Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 72.5118%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eDepends on sowing date, climate and establishment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"GrowVerdant","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack (88Seeds)","offer_id":55708314272035,"sku":"SEED-FLW-MOR-01","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6181\/4819\/files\/centaurea-nigra-01_centaurea_nigra_loop_2s.webp?v=1791707133","url":"https:\/\/growverdantco.com\/products\/seed-flw-mor-01","provider":"GrowVerdant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}