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
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
Category | Shipping Period |
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All Seeds: | |
Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (March - June): | |
Zones 8 – 10 Pre-Orders | Mid March |
Zones 7 Pre-Orders | Late March-Early April |
Zones 6 Pre-Orders | Early-Mid April |
Zones 5 Pre-Orders | Mid-Late April |
Zones 2 – 4 Pre-Orders | Late April-Early May |
All Zones Ship Until Inventory is Sold Out | May - June |
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris (Late August - November): | |
All Zones | Start Shipping late August |
Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (September - January): | |
Zones 2-4 Pre-Orders | Mid September |
Zones 5 Pre-Orders | Mid-Late September |
Zones 6 Pre-Orders | Late September |
Zones 7 Pre-Orders | Late September - Early October |
Zones 8-10 Pre-Orders | Early October |
All Zones Ship Until Inventory is Sold Out | Mid October - January |
NOTE: Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots ship to ALL ZONES beginning in October. |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
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
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