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Centaurea cyanus [Mixed]

Also Known As

Cyanus segetum [Mixed]
Bachelors Button
Cornflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'
W: 6"

planting zones

1-12

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Centaurea cyanus [Mixed] plant details

Centaurea cyanus [Mixed] is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue, burgundy, pink, purple, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Centaurea cyanus [Mixed]

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: blue, burgundy, pink, purple, red and white blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Centaurea cyanus [Mixed]

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The humble Cornflower, an annual so named for it's propensity for growing amongst field crops across Europe. Each cluster of darker hued tiny flowers is surrounded by a ruff of much larger and lighter coloured florets in pink, white, purple or traditional blue and is held on a long slender stem, ideal for picking, and is clad towards the base with silvery green, lance shaped leaves. Truly happy in exposed, sunny, well drained soil. The flowers make a colourful garnish or addition to salads. Scratch seeds into bare, sunny, well drained soil in autumn or early winter. Each pack contains surfeit of 50+ seeds.