Cephalaria gigantea, Giant Pincushion Flower cut flower 'Mound San Bruno' is smaller

'Mound San Bruno' is smaller in overall size and leaves than the species

Rarely seen in gardens

this plant nevertheless does very well here in our garden in the Northwest

A must for anyone excited about the ornamental attributes of exfoliating bark: Layers of copper "paper" curl away from the trunk creating one of the most interesting and entertaining trunks you'll ever see

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Cephalaria gigantea, Giant Pincushion Flower cut flower 'Mound San Bruno' is smallerClosely related to scabiosa (pincushion flowers), with large discs of yellow flowers in summer on tall stems over a low leaf. A towering addition to the dry ish, sunny spots in your garden! Mature size: 6 ft T x 4 ft W Minimum temperature: 40 F