World-famous “cornflower blue” is the bluest blue in the flower kingdom, and that makes this many people’s favorite flower. Easy to grow, quick to bloom, great for cutting. Strong seedlings have a “silvery” look in a seeded meadow. In fact, cornflower grows so well, it has become somewhat of a pest in some areas, most notably the Southeast. Birds love seed. American goldfinches (wild canaries), particularly, put on quite a show as they dive into fields of this flower when it is going to seed. This is the famous flower of many romantic legends, thus the name “Bachelor’s Button”. Young single girls wore the bloom as a signal of availability in Old England. It also always figures prominently in the Victorian "Language of Flowers"--of which there are several versions.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM015819 AM013077 (1 Pound) AM013078 (10 Pounds) AM013079 (5 Pounds) AM013080 (1/4 Pound)
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Common Name | Cornflower, Bachelor Button |
Botanical Name | Centaurea cyanus |
Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Blue |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Mature Height | 28-36" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Native To | Europe |
Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 1,089 sq ft. 1 lb covers 4,355 sq ft. 5 lbs covers 21,775 sq ft. 10 lbs covers 1 acre |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average |
Advantages | Bee Friendly, Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |