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This species is available for purchase in 1 pound quantities. 

Example: If under "Weight" you select the 1 lbs option and then under "Quantity" you select 3, you are ordering 3 pounds of seed.

 

 

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

Cornflower / Bachelors Button

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