Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Archive Flowering is from spring and

Flowering is from spring and into summer

Achilleas make a fantastic addition to the cottage garden

is actually a member of the Aster family

Flowering in late summer these lovely white flowers almost look a bit like an Antirrhinum or SnapDragon

Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Archive Flowering is from spring andCentaurea macrocephala is magnificent perennial that is actually a member of the thistle family. It has beautiful bright yellow shaggy flowers that are held on tall stems that will make a strong vertical statement positioned towards the back of your border. Beneficial insects, bees, and birds all love this flower. This is also definitely for the Flower Farmer out there, as freshly cut blooms will last up to 5 days. Cut the flowers early in the morning