Centaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mix'
(Cornflower, Bachelor's Buttons)
300 seeds $3.00
HomeCornflower 'Polka Dot Mix' includes shades of pink, white, burgundy, blue and lavender. The flowers have tall stems, which are good for cutting. Cornflowers are easy-to-grow annuals that bloom in early summer.
Centaurea cyanus is a host plant for Painted Lady butterfly larvae. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and beneficial insects.
Centaurea 'Polka Dot Mix' has attractive, gray-green foliage. It reseeds, but extra seedlings are easy to pull up if they are not wanted.
height 30" spacing 8"
Sowing Centaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mix' Seeds
Sow cornflower seeds outdoors in spring, 1/8" deep. Can be sown in late September in zones 7-10. Full sun. Light shade in hot climates.
