100+ Centaurea Blue Cornflower Seeds-Blue Bachelor's Button-Centaurea Cyanus-Blue Boy-Attracts Beneficial Hoover flies-Medicinal Annual-B615
100+ Centaurea Blue Cornflower Seeds-Blue Bachelor's Button-Centaurea Cyanus-Blue Boy-Attracts Beneficial Hoover flies-Medicinal Annual-B615
Description:
Originally, Centaurea Cyanus came from Europe where they were found growing in corn and grain fields. Cornflowers make a great addition to the wild flower garden or flower border as they attract butterflies and beneficial insects. Even in natural settings, deer will often resist the these plants. Centaurea Cyanus is Well known and popular for being the truest blue flower, Cornflowers are a typical annual: they germinate easily from seeds, the plants grow quickly, and they bloom heavily.
In the United State they are commonly called Bachelor's Button and are found growing in the wild. Cornflowers are known to be wonderful cut flowers. They perform well in the vase and also dry nicely to be used in everlasting arrangements. Bachelor's Button flowers are not picky about soil types as long as it drains well.
Direct sow Blue Boy cornflower seeds at repeated intervals in April to June to extend bloom. Centaurea can also be planted in October on the Coast. Blue Boy has the traditional vivid blue blossoms, tall growing for masses of cut flowers. Centaurea flowers also dry particularly well. Tear fresh flower petals for use in salads, teas, or fancy drink. It is drought tolerant once established, so good for xeriscaping. Directly sow seed outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Prepare seedbed by loosening soil and weeding. Broadcast seed and rake into the soil, covering the wild flower seed. Bachelor's Button seed can also be sown in late fall, after several frosts. It will lay on the ground dormant until spring conditions bring on germination.
Temperature: 60 - 70 F (15-21 C)
Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Light Required: No
Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Rate: 4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 10 pounds per acre
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 6 - 12 inches
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 24 inches
Bloom Season: Mid-summer and fall
Bloom Color: Blue
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8
Deer Resistant: Yes