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Also known as cornflowers. Exquisite, fragrant, 1-2” flowers bloom non-stop from midsummer to frost and are drought-tolerant. Bachelor’s Buttons are perfect for cutting and drying, and they make a great addition to any cottage garden, wildflower meadow, or border. The edible flower makes a stunning garnish for desserts and salads.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Centaurea cyanus |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Dark Purple/Black |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous, Silver/Gray, Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
| Seeds Per Pack | 20 |
