Latin Name: Centaurea montana

Flower: Large, showy blue or purple, thistle-like flower heads that bloom from late spring to midsummer.

Leaves: Narrow, lance-shaped, and slightly hairy, with a grey-green colour.

Stems: Erect, branching, and slightly hairy, growing up to 60 cm tall.

Growing Environment: Prefers well-drained soils in meadows, gardens, and open woodlands.

Growth Habit: A perennial herb that forms dense clumps and spreads via seeds and rhizomes. It can create small, colourful patches in meadows and gardens. In situ, mountain bluet appears as a low, bushy plant with large, striking blue or purple flowers.