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Centaurea cyanus

Cornflower, Bachelor's Button

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: City of Durham Parks

 

Description

This plant grows 24"-36" tall and 6"-12" wide. It produces blue /purple, white, and pink flowers from May-September. They make great cut flowers.

 

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

Medium

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:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).