Solved Purple headed plant in my garden

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by James Dawson, May 31, 2018.

  1. James Dawson

    James Dawson Apprentice Gardener

    Joined:
    May 31, 2018
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +1
    Hi All

    Sorry for the very nieve post but could some one tell me what the plant is in the the attached pictures please - Is it a weed?

    Best Wishes

    James
     

    Attached Files:

    James Dawson, May 31, 2018
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    Messages:
    30,588
    Occupation:
    Grandmother Gardener Councillor Homemaker
    Location:
    Under the Edge Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +14,130
    Hi @James Dawson Welcome to GC, it is a perennial cultivated Cornflower, such a jolly plant I always think..
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
      Marley Farley, May 31, 2018
      #2 Quote in Conversation
    • James Dawson

      James Dawson Apprentice Gardener

      Joined:
      May 31, 2018
      Messages:
      2
      Gender:
      Male
      Ratings:
      +1
      Thank you! I will not dig it up this weekend then :)

      Many thanks!!
       
      • Funny Funny x 1
        James Dawson, May 31, 2018
        #3 Quote in Conversation
      • Phil A

        Phil A Guest

        Ratings:
        +0
        Welcome to the Corner :sign0016:

        Yep, Cornflower :)
         
        Phil A, May 31, 2018
        #4 Quote in Conversation
      • Silver surfer

        Silver surfer PLANTAHOLIC

        Joined:
        Jul 25, 2010
        Messages:
        2,817
        Occupation:
        Semi retired amateur plantaholic gardener
        Location:
        PERTHSHIRE. SCOTLAND. UK
        Ratings:
        +3,627
        Welcome to the forums.
        Common names can cause confusion.
        This is Centaurea montana...has several common names .....perennial cornflower, mountain cornflower, bachelor's button, montane knapweed or mountain bluet

        centaurea montana - Google Search
         
        • Like Like x 1
        • Useful Useful x 1
          Silver surfer, May 31, 2018
          #5 Quote in Conversation
        Loading...
        Similar Threads - Purple headed plant
        1. Welshman

          Purple headed Spring Onion

          Welshman, Jul 9, 2022, in forum: Edible Gardening
          Replies:
          4
          Views:
          808
          Welshman
          Jul 10, 2022
        2. Dilip

          Purple branches - Lady of the Lake

          Dilip, Oct 1, 2025, in forum: Roses
          Replies:
          6
          Views:
          424
          Busy-Lizzie
          Oct 2, 2025
        3. Obelix-Vendée

          Another ID please - purple flowers, probably perennial

          Obelix-Vendée, Jul 27, 2025, in forum: Identification Area
          Replies:
          6
          Views:
          631
          Pete8
          Jul 28, 2025
        4. CostasK

          Revamping border & looking to add some purple

          CostasK, Feb 6, 2025, in forum: Garden Projects and DIY
          Replies:
          9
          Views:
          1,471
          CostasK
          Feb 8, 2025
        5. Selleri

          Solved Purple blob fungus on tree

          Selleri, Feb 5, 2025, in forum: Identification Area
          Replies:
          3
          Views:
          961
          Selleri
          Feb 8, 2025

        Share This Page

        1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
          By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
          Accept Learn More...
          Dismiss Notice