Bachelor's Button 'Blue Boy' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH0257
Brought to America from Europe in the 17th century, and known to have been cultivated by Thomas Jefferson in his gardens at Monticello.
Also known as cornflowers. Brought to America from Europe in the 17th century, and known to have been cultivated by Thomas Jefferson in his gardens at Monticello. Exquisite, fragrant, 1-2” well-doubled blue flowers bloom non-stop from midsummer to frost and are drought-tolerant. Bachelor’s Buttons are perfect for cutting and drying, and they make a great addition to any cottage garden, wildflower meadow, or border. The edible flower makes a stunning garnish for desserts and salads.
| Botanical Name | Centaurea cyanus |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Medium Blue |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous, Silver/Gray, Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
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