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Genus: Centaurea Species: montana Common Name: Mountain Bluet Family: Asteraceae Order: Asterales Native: Central Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 2 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: Blue Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-8 Alternate species: C. delbata Note: This stoloniferous, clump-forming plant is suitable for border fronts, naturalized areas, or cottage gardens. Stalk of spent flowers should be cut back to the ground. Plant is susceptible to aster yellow, rust, and stem rot. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, regular garden soil.