Bachelor's Buttons Mix
Bachelor's Buttons Mix
Made and shipped by MIgardener
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Bachelor's Buttons Mix (Centaurea cyanus) gives you blue, white, and red cornflowers all in one packet. These colorful, edible blooms beautify the home and decorate favorite salads and desserts, flowering from early summer to fall.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Centaurea cyanus
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO annual
- Colors: Blue, white, and red
- Bloom time: Early summer to fall
- Bonus: Edible flowers
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Cut bouquets and boutonnieres
- Edible garnishes on salads and desserts
- Beds and borders
- Pollinator gardens
- Cottage gardens
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 keep the mix flowering from early summer through fall.
Flavor profile
Mild and subtly sweet across all colors, the petals make a versatile, edible garnish.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more from every packet.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
- Price per unit