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Cornflower Seeds - Imperialis Mix

Purple, fringed petals that could pass for asters

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About the Variety

Key Features

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

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Centaurea moschata

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 30 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

GROW HEIRLOOM BACHELOR BUTTONS - PLANT IMPERIALIS MIX CORNFLOWER SEEDS

With unique layers of fringed petals, it might be hard to recognize our Imperialis Mix as the popular and prolific Cornflower or Bachelor's Button, but rest assured this unique and eye-catching cultivar is just as easy to grow and just as delightful in cut flower arrangements.

Available across most of the U.S. — except NC

  • • Eye-catching annual with unique, fringed petals
  • • Pollinator attractor with long-lasting, fragrant 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

Planting Guide

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    Cornflower Seeds - Imperialis Mix FAQs

    What is Imperialis Mix Cornflower also known as?

    Imperialis Mix Cornflower is also known as Bachelor Button and Sweet Sultan.

    Is Imperialis Mix Cornflower resistant to animals or disease?

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

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Cornflower Seeds - Imperialis Mix

    I think these are my new favorite cut flowers. Each stem is easily 2 feet long making cutting for arrangements easy. I love how full and fluffy they are. And they smell good! Like Vanilla and Cherries. All my gardening friends like them and asked where I got them from. I cant believe I haven't seen more people grow them.

    Addison R. 5/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Cornflower Seeds - Imperialis Mix

    Loved this bachelor button variety! I’m surprised I don’t see more people growing it. Very dainty in the white colors. I definitely prefer the petal shape to the classic bachelor button.

    Katy F. 5/5

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