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Asked May 25, 2024, 1:53 PM EDT

Regarding Beebalm 

Find picture of Beebalm flower I am trying to find this variety again. Would you know about it? 

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

We spoke with Ann 

The Question Asker Replied May 25, 2024, 1:56 PM EDT

Hi, 

This is a Bachelor's Button, Centaurea montana, not a beebalm. It is a perennial, not native but not considered invasive. They can reseed but easy to pull and divide. 

Let us know if you have further questions. 

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 28, 2024, 10:33 AM EDT

Centaurea montana L.

montane starthistle


Not a bachelors button but a cornflower we think but you are the experts.

We purchased it as a Beebalm but now that I google picture searched it many many representations say Cornflower . 

Capt. Bruce
The Question Asker Replied May 28, 2024, 11:10 AM EDT

oh yes, it is a cornflower. - Tuesday brain after a long weekend :) 

They have the same genus names. 

Thanks!


Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 28, 2024, 3:07 PM EDT
Cheers, enjoy your week


Capt. Bruce
The Question Asker Replied May 28, 2024, 3:14 PM EDT

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