Return to the Name That Plant Forum | Post a Follow-Up

 o
What Plant is this?

Posted by xbeloved13 Columbus, OH (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 7, 12 at 23:29

I found this plant outside my house and I have no clue what it is.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pic Of Plant


Follow-Up Postings:

 o
RE: What Plant is this?

I'd say Centaurea cyanus (cornflower, bachelors button)


 o
RE: What Plant is this?

Centaurea, yes. Is it full enough for bachelor's button? I wish I could see the foliage better. The foliage looks too thin to be C. montana, but I think the flower matches better.


 o
RE: What Plant is this?

Not C cyanus - foliage and flower don't fit. But I don't know enough to tell if it is C montana or C triumfetti or a hybrid of the 2.


 o
RE: What Plant is this?

  • Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
    Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 13:30

I think I've seen those narrow leaves on C. montana before. The flowerhead certainly looks like it.


 o
RE: What Plant is this?

I've been trying to get rid of this perennial bachelor's button for years. I don't even let it bloom and it keeps popping up in the garden. To me, this isn't a garden-worthy plant...too much coarse foliage for relatively little bloom, and invasive too.


 o Post a Follow-Up

Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum.

    If you are a member, please log in.

    If you aren't yet a member, join now!


Return to the Name That Plant Forum

Instructions

  • You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
  • Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
  • After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
  • It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
  • HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
  • No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
  • If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
  • If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.



 
Click here to learn more about in-text links on this page.