Centaurea Gold Bullion

Gold Bullion Mountain Bluet

A vigorous, clump-forming perennial prized for its bright golden-yellow foliage that provides season-long color contrast in the garden. In late spring to early summer, vivid true-blue, thistle-like flowers rise above the foliage, creating a striking blue-and-gold combination. ‘Gold Bullion’ is valued for its easy care, strong color, and pollinator appeal.

Size: 18–24 in wide × 18–24 in tall

Zones: 3a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to average garden soils
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Suitable Conditions:



Climate: Performs best in cool to moderate climates



Exposure: Full sun for best foliage color; tolerates light shade



Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline



Drainage: Essential; avoid wet or poorly drained soils



Spacing: Allow space for clump expansion; divide periodically to maintain vigor



Notes:



Shape: Upright, clumping perennial with a spreading habit over time



Outstanding foliage color from spring through summer



Attracts bees and butterflies



Excellent for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and perennial combinations



Deer and rabbit resistant

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

18-24 '

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring, Summer

Flower color

Blue

Fall color

Gold

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Loamy well-drained

Landscape use

Specimen

Shape

Clump, Upright

Drought tolerant

No