COMMON NAME(S)
Cornflower, Bachelor's-Button
BOTANICAL NAME
Centaurea cyanus
FLOWERING SEASON- ANNUAL
Blooms summer to autumn.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Thrives in full sun.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Well draining soil with good
moisture.
pH
6.5 - 7.0 pH
MOISTURE
Even Moisture is best.
        PLANT HEIGHT                       
 
1 - 3 feet tall                                  
PLANT SPACING
6 -12 inches apart
   
FLOWER COLOR(S)
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow,
White
PROPAGATION
seeds, bedding plants, may self
seed
USES
flower beds, borders, cut flowers for
boquets, mass plantings, great for
wildflower, meadow, and, cottage
gardens.
PLANTING INFORMATION AND
FACTS
Can be planted from seed    outside
in early spring and in fall.
In colder climates can be started
indoors in early spring.
Transplant when soil has warmed
and can be worked.
Easy to grow. Thrives in cool
weather. Dead heading prolongs
blooming period.
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