LeBallister's

Bachelor's Buttons

Centaurea cyanus, tall; also known as 'Cornflower'

Color: Blue

Height: 30-40 inches

This is an easy to grow annual that adds a touch of blue wherever it is planted.  Plant in full sun.  Bachelor's Buttons prefer neutral soils, but will tolerate most soils.  Sow in the fall in mild climates or spring.  Bachelor's Buttons generally reseed very well, giving you flowers for seasons to come.

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