Black Bachelor Button Seeds Black Cornflower Seeds Heirloom Flower 50 Seeds

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Easy-to-grow from seeds, this tall annual makes a great addition to the summer border. The color is a deep, rich claret which is as close to black as possible. Centaurea Cyanus Black Ball certainly adds drama! Cornflowers are especially nice in traditional cottage gardens, and they make an excellent cut flower. Also known as Bachelor’s Button Black Ball, these flowers are native to much of the United States. Bachelor’s Button plants prefer full sun in mild climates and partial shade in the hottest regions. They tolerate a wide variety of soils as long as it drains well. Centaurea Cyanus performs the best in mild climates with moderate water, but the plants can tolerate drought. Cornflowers are very attractive to both bees and butterflies, but fortunately deer leave the plants alone.
Easy-to-grow from seeds, this tall annual makes a great addition to the summer border.
Alternatively, direct-sow seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed to a depth of 1/8 to ¼ inch, well pressed as darkness aids in germination.
Centaurea Cyanus is a hardy and easily grown cottage garden annual which prefers full sun and a rich well drained soil.
USDA Zones: 3-10