Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream' (Bachelor Button) need tags or woodland plantings

or woodland plantings

Light: Full sun to partial shade

well-drained soilOther Features: Summer bloom

but leaving some seed heads provides winter food for finches and adds architectural interest

Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream' (Bachelor Button) need tags or woodland plantingsCentaurea montana Amethyst Dream Perennial Cornflower Vivid, deep purple blooms rise above handsome silver foliage, creating a brilliant contrast from late spring into early summer. The large, 2" flowers make gorgeous additions to bouquets, and even the shingled buds offer a moment of intrigue before opening. Heat and drought tolerant, with a knack for drawing in butterflies while sending deer elsewhere. Striking deep purple blooms with 2" flower