Centaurea cyanus
Cornflower or Bachelor's Button
Description
This plant has leaves that are 4" high x .5" wide and stems that can reach 40" high. It produces blue-purple, white, and pink flowers from May through September.
Plant Type
Shrub, Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.