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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall White

Clean, feathery blooms are as soft as fresh down

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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

  • White

GROW HEIRLOOM CORNFLOWERS - PLANT TALL WHITE BACHELOR BUTTON SEEDS

"Tall White" is a curiosity, and will likely prove to be quite the conversation-starter when planted among the more conventional Centaurea varieties. Pair this beauty with another monochromatic choice or add to an all-white garden for early and profuse blooms.

  • Tall-growing heirloom annual
  • Prolific and easy to grow with long-lasting white 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 5,892 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 23,568 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall White

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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall White FAQs

What is Tall White Cornflower also known as?

Tall White Cornflower is also known as Bachelor Button.

Is Tall White Cornflower resistant to animals or disease?

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

What type of seed is Tall White Cornflower?

Tall White Cornflower is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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