Europe (English-speaking regions): Squarrose Knapweed
Germany: Berg-Flockenblume
France: Centaurée de Triumfetti
Italy: Fiordaliso di Triumfetti
Description
Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
Size: Typically grows to 30–60 cm (12–24 inches) tall
Leaves: Basal leaves are lanceolate to ovate, sometimes with slight lobing; upper leaves more linear and sessile
Flowers: Violet to deep blue flower heads, thistle-like, composed of numerous tubular florets; bracts have a distinctive squarrose (outward-curving) appearance, giving the species its common name
Known Range
Native Range: Central and Southern Europe, especially alpine and subalpine meadows and slopes
Cultivated Range: Occasionally found in ornamental gardens throughout Europe and North America; considered naturalized in parts of the U.S.
Care Requirements
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline soils; tolerant of rocky and poor soils
