Bachelor Buttons - Polka Dot Mix - Centaurea cyanus

Annual Open Pollinated. Also called Cornflower, this attractive old-fashioned wildflower blooms in shades of blue, crimson, pink, and white that is quick and easy to grow. Frilly flowers sit atop multi-branching stems. Perfect cut flower that freely self-sows. Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 8" - 10" apart.

Flowers: Good cut flower, dries well. Blooms in early spring to summer
Attracts: Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types
Native: Europe
USDA Zone: 3-10
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/8"
Days to Germinate: 7-25 Days
Height At Maturity: 24"-35"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full to Partial Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 624

Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Edible Flower
Good Cut Flower
Good for Naturalizing
Open-Pollinated
Somewhat Drought Tolerant
Useful in Dye Making

Characteristics

Organic Status : 3 - 10

Bloom Season : Spring

Bloom Season : Summer

Flower Color : Blue

Flower Color : Mix

Flower Color : Pink

Flower Color : Purple

Flower Color : Red

Flower Color : White

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Annual

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Planting & Care

Loosen the top two inches of soil. Mix seed with 10 parts vermiculite. Broadcast this mix over the area to be planted. Compress soil and lightly cover with compost or straw.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Peaceful Valley brand wildflower seeds are all non-GMO.
Buy with confidence and plant the best!

Bachelor Buttons (pack)