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Centaurea cyanus

Cornflower or Bachelor's Button

Plant photo of: Centaurea cyanus
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: City of Durham Parks

 

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

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.