Perennial Cornflower - Centurea Montana, Forncett End, Norfolk, England Stock Photography

Perennial Cornflower - Centurea Montana, Forncett End, Norfolk, England. Centaurea montana is a variable but attractive plant native to the mountain meadows and woodlands of continental Europe. It typically has grey-green, lance-shaped leaves and large, deep blue or violet flowers, borne in early summer. It grows best in a moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade.