American Basketflower
NameAmerican Basketflower
Species NameCentaurea americana
Common NameAmerican Basketflower
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesStriking bi-color flower head with a spiky appearance and a small insect visitor.
Description
This specimen, identified as an American Basketflower, is presented for analysis within a bonsai framework despite being a herbaceous flowering plant. It features a vibrant purple and white flower head with delicate, spiky petals, and a small insect is visible on one of the petals. The plant exhibits an upright growth habit typical of its species.
