Centaurea cyanus 'Tall Blend Cornflower'

Centaurea cyanus - 'Tall Blend" Cornflower

Pot Size: Gal

Centaurea cyanus are commonly known as "Bachelor’s Buttons".  The Cornflower name came about due to their growing as a weed in cornfields, historically. This plant has lance-shaped leaves and thin stems, and can grow to appear rather bushy. This variety has deep electric-blue blossoms that bloom all summer long, and then  spontaneously throughout the year. As such, these beautiful old -fashioned flowers are super popular for cottage gardens - a reliable pop of color amidst its more fleeting bloom neighbors. Cornflowers can add depth to a perimeter garden, and also do well in containers- very versatile.  Self seed profusely.  Pollinator-friendly, and deer resistant!

Annual
Size: Grows 24-36 inches in height, and 12 -18 inches in spread.     
Light: Cornflowers do best in full sun.
Soil: Cornflowers do best in well-drained soil
Water: Fairly high water requirement- prefers the sun, but needs to be watered often
Bloom: Blooms throughout summer -shades of blue, white, rose and reddish-pink.
Uses: Adds depth to cottage gardens, garden perimeters, containers.