• Shrubs ~ Centaurothamnus maximus, Arabian shrub cornflower ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
  • Shrubs ~ Centaurothamnus maximus, Arabian shrub cornflower ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
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Habit & Cultural Information

Mature size
3-4 ft T x W
Light
Full sun
Habit
Shrub

Notable Features

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat tolerant
  • Rock garden

Centaurothamnus maximus, Arabian Shrub Cornflower

Centaurothamnus maximus, Arabian Shrub Cornflower

Size
Online
$17.50
$17.50
Sale Sold out
At Nursery
$12.50

1.16 qt 19 available

We obtained seeds for this shrub from Mediterranean Seeds and Bulbs, a must-visit website for anyone interested in drought-tolerant plants, and cannot wait to put it to the test in our garden. This shrub is native to high-elevation rocky sites in Saudi Arabia and Yemen with large silver foliage and pink cornflower-like blooms. 

We could not find much information on this plant, but we will update the hardiness and description as we find it.

2026 update: Only 1/4 of the plants survived their first Oregon winter; the coldest temperature was 18°F. The plant that survived was under a deep awning on the SE side of a building, so quite protected from both winter rain and cold. We will, of course, try again! 

https://www.mediterraneanseedsandbulbs.com/general-seeds-c

Mature size: 3-4 ft T x W

Minimum temperature: unknown

Not recommended for humid climates.

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Carefully packed for each plant

Once your order is ready, we bring the plants from our greenhouses into a holding area. Each plant is wrapped by hand and, when needed, staked to protect tender stems. Because our inventory is so diverse, we adjust the packing method for each plant based on its size, type, and stage of growth.

We reuse clean paper and plastic packing materials whenever practical. It is easier on the planet and helps keep shipping costs down for you, too.

Choose your Monday ship date

At checkout, choose from the available Monday ship dates. We ship with UPS from Monmouth, Oregon, and you will receive an email with tracking information when your shipment is prepared or enters the UPS system.

Arrival times vary by destination and weather, so we cannot guarantee a specific delivery date or time.

Packed by hand, plant by plant

See how we prepare mail-order plants for a safe journey from our nursery to your garden.