Bellina Pink Cornflower
Psephellus simplicicaulis
Bellina Pink Cornflower (Psephellus simplicicaulis) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 10–14 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Silver-leaved cushion with clear-pink cornflower blooms; tidy mounding habit.
Plant Select®low water10–14 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
Photos
- Photo 1: David Short from Windsor, UK, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY)
- Photo 2: Krzysztof Golik, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
- Photo 3: Bouba at French Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 3–8
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 10–14 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Planting spacing
- ~13–18 in apart
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer
- Bloom color
- pink
- Bloom length
- 2–3 weeks
- Foliage
- Deciduous
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- high
- Deer
- Generally deer-resistant
- Colorado native
- No
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bellina Pink Cornflower good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Bellina Pink Cornflower is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Bellina Pink Cornflower get?
- It matures to about 10–14 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How far apart do I plant Bellina Pink Cornflower?
- Space Bellina Pink Cornflower about 13 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 18 in apart for a looser planting.
- Is Bellina Pink Cornflower hardy on the Front Range?
- Bellina Pink Cornflower is hardy in USDA 3–8. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does Bellina Pink Cornflower need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Bellina Pink Cornflower native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
- Is Bellina Pink Cornflower deer-resistant?
- Bellina Pink Cornflower is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.
- How long does Bellina Pink Cornflower bloom?
- Bellina Pink Cornflower blooms for about two to three weeks on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.
