Centaurea cyanus - Wikipedia
Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor's button, [note 1] is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Europe. In the past, it often grew as a weed in cornfields (in the broad sense of "corn", referring to grains, such as wheat, barley, rye, or oats), hence its name.
How to Grow and Care for Cornflower (Bachelor's Button) - The …
2022年7月13日 · Cornflower, also commonly known as bachelor's button, is an annual wildflower with double 1 1/2-inch blooms that resemble miniature carnations. Cornflower grows well in just about any type of conditions but prefers full to partial sun, in soil that's on the alkaline side, and moderate temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
How to Grow and Care for Cornflower (Bachelor Buttons) - Planet Natural
Cornflower, also known as bachelor’s button, is a popular feature in many a garden because of its vivid, brilliant blue flowers – considered as one of the only true natural colors of blue in the botanical world.
How to Grow Cornflowers - Gardening Channel
Unlike other so-called blue flowers that are actually blue-purple, the cornflower is a light shade of azure. It is truly blue, easy to grow, and striking in appearance. No wonder it is one of the most popular choices of the home gardener.
All About Cornflower (Bachelor Buttons) | American Meadows
Learn all about Cornflowers, also known as Bachelor Buttons. Grown as an annual, this typically-blue wildflower is simple, beautiful and drought tolerant. Includes info on different varieties and colors, as well as an overview of Cornflower's origins and uses.
A Complete Guide on Growing Cornflower for Perfect Perennial Blooms
Also known as the “perennial cornflower”, this spreading evergreen has been grown in English gardens for centuries and its popularity continues to this day. Follow our cornflower grow guide and get your own gorgeous blooms growing today!
Cornflowers: Everything You Need to Know | LoveToKnow
2021年4月7日 · Identify Traits of a Cornflower Flower and Plants. The cornflower foliage is spindly and nondescript. It is composed of one-inch-long, lance-shaped leaves. Cornflower plants are grown primarily for the blue flowers. The cornflower flower is a one- to two-inch round cluster of numerous tiny flowers.
How to Grow Cornflowers: Essential Tips for a Vibrant Garden
2024年7月19日 · The key to successful cornflower growth lies in their preference for well-drained soil and an abundance of sunlight. These flowers favor conditions that mimic their native European grasslands—open, sunny, and with soil that isn’t overly rich.
Cornflower | Description & Facts | Britannica
cornflower, (Centaurea cyanus), herbaceous annual plant of the Asteraceae family. Native to Europe, cornflowers are widely cultivated in North America as garden plants and have naturalized as an invasive species in some areas outside of their native range.
How to Grow Cornflowers | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
2023年2月6日 · Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is an easily grown hardy annual wildflower that is quick to grow and blooms in summer, bearing masses of pretty, ruffled flowers on slender wiry stems. While not native to the UK, it was introduced from the Mediterranean thousands of years ago and is considered 'naturalised'.