• Dark purple almost black cornflower bloom against a blurred green background.
  • Dark almost black cornflower with colorful garden flowers in the background.
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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Almost Black

Plum-colored blooms provide striking contrast in the garden

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Centaurea cyanus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 30 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Black
  • Purple

GROW HEIRLOOM CORNFLOWERS - PLANT ALMOST BLACK BACHELOR BUTTON SEEDS

A one of a kind color on this common and popular wildflower. Most everyone knows Bachelor Buttons in their traditional blue, but have you ever seen them Almost Black?! This rich, deep purple is lovely on its own, but also integrates well with larger wildflower plantings.

  • Unique, dark-blooming annual
  • Heirloom with long-lasting deep purple Spring blooms
  • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 182 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 6,400 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 25,600 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Almost Black

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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Almost Black FAQs

What is Almost Black Cornflower also known as?

Almost Black Cornflower is also known as Bachelor Button.

Is Almost Black Cornflower resistant to animals or disease?

Almost Black Cornflower is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Almost Black Cornflower?

Almost Black Cornflower is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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