Spotted Knapweed
Centaurea stoebe
Centaurea stoebe, the spotted knapweed or panicled knapweed, is a species of Centaurea native to eastern Europe, although it has spread to North America, where it is considered an invasive species. It forms a tumbleweed, helping to increase the species' reach, and the seeds are also enabled by a feathery pappus.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Centaurea stoebe |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Height | 1-4 ft |
| Bloom time | Jul-Sep |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Soil | Sand, gravel |
| Wildlife value | INVASIVE, state noxious weed. Chemically suppresses neighbors and takes over dry ground |
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Image Credits
- Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Thayne Tuason (CC BY-SA 4.0)