Bachelor's Buttons Blue
Bachelor's Buttons Blue
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Bachelor's Buttons Blue (Centaurea cyanus) is a bright purple-blue cornflower, an edible heirloom favorite for cut flowers and colorful salads. Long-stemmed and deer resistant, plants grow 1 to 3 feet tall and look beautiful in beds and borders.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Centaurea cyanus
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO annual
- Color: Bright purple-blue
- Height: 1 to 3 feet
- Bonus: Deer resistant and edible
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Cut-flower bouquets
- Edible salad garnishes
- Scrapbooking and crafts
- Pollinator gardens
- Beds and borders
How to grow
Direct sow in early spring in full sun, since cornflowers tolerate cool weather and light frost. They thrive in average soil with little fuss. Cut blooms regularly to encourage more flowers all season.
Flavor profile
Mild and lightly sweet, the vivid blue petals make a classic, edible garnish.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more from every packet.
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- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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