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Cornflower, Tall Red
(Centaurea cyanus)

Code: CCRB Category: Flower Seeds Tags: Cut Flower, Edible, Flower Seeds for Beds and Borders, Honey Bee, Native Bees, Pollinator

Cornflower is also known as bachelor button. Flowers are a deep, rosy red, and plants grow to 36 inches tall. Suitable for cutting, beds and borders, flower mixtures, and the pollinator garden. Flower petals are edible.

Additional information

Additional Information

Scientific Name	Centaurea cyanus
Color(s)	Red
Seed Type	Annual
Sun	Full Sun
Moisture	Dry, Moderate
Height (in.)	28-36
Bloom Period	Summer
Seeds/lb.	89,000
oz./1000 sq. ft.	4
lbs./acre	10