Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Almost Black Centaurea cyanus
- Annual; Grows up to 30 Inches
- Classic wildflower in a unique color!
- Easy to Grow; Adaptable to Sun & Shade
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Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
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 traditinal 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.
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Fast Facts
Name: Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Almost Black Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Daisy-Like Flower Heads, Lanceolate Leaf Shape, Branching Stems Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Extended Bloom Time, Container Garden, Edible Color: Purple Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days Plant Height: 30-36 inches Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 800 mg Seeds per Pound: 99, 800 Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
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