heritage plant seeds Cornflower Blue Boy- Heritage Packet – Plants Hart's Seeds

heritage plant seeds Cornflower Blue Boy- Heritage Packet – Plants Hart's SeedsCentaurea cyanus HISTORY Cornflowersso called in England where they often self sow in corn fieldswere brought to the Americas in the 17th century. Better known today as Bachelors Buttons, these blue beauties were worn by returning sailors to signify they were available to marry. HABIT Rich blue, fine petalled pom pom flowers bloom atop two foot tall gray green foliage. Blooms late spring to early fall. Lovely as a cut flower or in a wildflower mix.

Centaurea cyanus

HISTORY
Cornflowers—so called in England where they often self-sow in corn fields—were brought to the Americas in the 17th century. Better known today as Bachelor’s Buttons, these blue beauties were worn by returning sailors to signify they were available to marry.

HABIT
Rich blue, fine-petalled pom-pom flowers bloom atop two-foot-tall gray-green foliage. Blooms late spring to early fall. Lovely as a cut flower or in a wildflower mix. The flowers are also edible.

CULTURE
Easy-to-grow annual for full sun. Sow seeds directly outdoors in late spring when soil has warmed, covering with 1/4 inch of fine soil. Thin to 6 inches apart. Removing spent flowers will encourage continuous bloom. Will self-sow from year to year.