Centaurea cyanus |
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Cornflower, Bachelor's Button |
Description
This plant has leaves that are 10cm high x 5mm wide and stems that can reach 1m high. It produces blue/purple, white, and pink flowers from May-September. Reseeds.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.