care of Lem fluff (Cetaurea macrocephala)

[debbie]

Does anyone know if Lemon fluff can be back after it blooms?
This my first year for it, it has gotten very big.

[Newt]

Hi Debbie,

Centaurea macrocephala 'Lemon Fluff' can be cut back after bloom to about half size. In fall, after a hard frost, you can cut it down near the ground. It's a tall plant that should be placed at the back of the border. It's considered an invasive in Washington state.
http://www.perennials.com/seeplant.html?item=1.125.100]
http://www.diggingdog.com/pages2/plantpages.php/P-0834

I've not grown this variety of Centaurea, but have found that dead heading will often result in a second flush of bloom, though not quite as lush.

Newt