Bachelor Button Seeds – Centaurea cyanus Flower Plant

Bachelor Button, also known as Cornflower, is a charming annual wildflower admired for its delicate, fringed blooms in vivid shades of blue, pink, white, and purple. Centaurea cyanus is a fast-growing, easy-to-cultivate plant that brings a natural meadow look to gardens, borders, and wildflower plantings. Its nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a valuable addition to eco-friendly gardens.

Features

• Classic vibrant blue wildflower blooms
• Also available in pink, white, and purple shades
• Excellent pollinator-friendly annual
• Ideal for wildflower meadows and cottage gardens
• Easy-to-grow and fast flowering
• Suitable for cut flower arrangements
• Adds natural meadow-style beauty

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus
• Common Name (US): Bachelor Button / Cornflower
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Ornamental Annual Wildflower
• Growth Habit: Upright branching annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: Early Spring or Fall
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in cool, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to poor soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 12–36 inches tall and 8–12 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart