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Cornflower, Bachelor's Button

Centaurea Cyanus

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Overview

Centaurea cyanus, known as Cornflower or Bachelor's Button, is an annual flowering plant reaching up to 2.5 to 3 feet in height. It boasts vibrant blue blooms from May to August, which measure about 1 to 1.5 inches across, and thrives in full sun. This drought-tolerant species attracts pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers, making it ideal for meadows and informal garden settings. Well-draining soil is essential for optimal growth.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type Annual, Shrub
Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — accommodating a wide array of climate conditions; well-draining soil is essential for optimal growth

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Shrub
Family
Asteraceae

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Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — This drought-tolerant species attracts pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers; making it ideal, image 57
Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — which measure about 1 to 1.5 inches across; annual / shrub with blue blooms, image 108
Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — known as Cornflower or Bachelor's Button; which measure about 1 to 1.5 inches across
Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — annual / shrub for full; especially during dry periods, image 130
Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — is a charming annual flowering plant that brings a splash of vibrant blue to any landscape, image 113
Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — Well-draining soil is essential for optimal growth; accommodating a wide array of climate, image 111
Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — Cornflowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies; fringed flower heads that can span, image 69
Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — making them suitable for a variety of garden settings; they are fairly drought tolerant once established
Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — annual / shrub for full; especially during dry periods
Cornflower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus) — It boasts vibrant blue blooms from May to August; enhancing the biodiversity in a landscape, image 55
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Centaurea Cyanus
Centaurea Cyanus
Centaurea Cyanus
Centaurea Cyanus
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Centaurea Cyanus
Centaurea Cyanus
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