Bachelor's Button - Tall White
Bachelor's Button Tall White is a hardy heirloom variety that can reach a height of 36 inches. Also known as cornflower, the self-sowing plant produces white blooms perfect for any garden. Not to mention, they provide a valuable food source for honey and wild bees. Showcasing more than beauty, the petals are edible too - allowing them to be added to salads, cottage cheese, or desserts. Give this variety a try today! 1.5g ~ 300 seeds.
GROWING TIPS
Plant seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked, roughly a few weeks prior to average last frost date. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 60-70°F. When seedlings are 1" tall, thin to 1 plant every 6-12". Or, start seed indoors 3-5 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Transplant to the garden 1-2 weeks after your average last frost. Self-sows freely and can reappear in the garden the next year. It reaches heights of up to 3 feet and may need support. Its edible flowers are perfect for fresh bouquets or drying.
SEED FACTS
Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus
Days to Maturity: 65-75
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Days to Sprout: 7-14
Plant Spacing: 6-12"
Row Spacing: 18-24"
Light Requirements: Sunny
Plant Height: 24-36"
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: No