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Common Name: Cornflower
Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus
Native / Introduced: Introduced
Main Uses: 
~Rehabilitation projects
~As a pollinator
~Beautification projects
Height: 1-3 feet
Colors: Blue
Flowering Season: Spring     
Soil Types: Moist, well-drained
Tolerances: Drought
Sun or Shade: Sun
Minimum Precipitation: 16-18 inches
Lifecycle: Annual
Planting Seed Rate: 10 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 96,000
Optimal Planting Season: Anytime
Planting Depth: 1/2 in.
Stratification Required: None
 
 
Description
Cornflower is a plant that is native to Europe and is now widely cultivated in many parts of the world. It has brilliant blue flowers that bloom spring to summer. It is distributed throughout North America along roads, fences and in meadows. The flower is drought-tolerant and easy to establish. It is also called Bachelors Button.
 
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=CECY2
Additional Resources: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/cornflower
 
Photo Credit: Liz West and Steve Hurst