Cornflower, Dark Blue (Centaurea cyanus) seeds, organic

(2 customer reviews)

$3.95$31.10

Family:  Aster (Asteraceae)

Annual, producing flowers in 6 to 8 weeks from seeding.

(Corn Flower, Common Cornflower, Basketflower, Bachelors Button, Bluebottle, Boutonniere Flower, Hurtsickle, Cyani Flower)  Native to Europe.  The deep blue of cornflowers is a welcome sight in cultivated fields, where it brings a touch of fairy madness.  Plants flower to a height of 20 inches. The harmless, edible petals retain their vivid hue upon drying, and are commonly used to enhance the color of tea blends.  Plants prefer full sun to part shade and regular garden soil.  Sow seed in the spring, in pots or directly in the garden.  Transplant or thin to 1 foot apart.

Packet contains 50 seeds
1 g contains ~250 seeds
5 g contains ~1,250 seeds
10 g contains ~2,500 seeds

Certified Organically Grown

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  1. Question

    Dustin

    Hello, is there any medicinal qualities of blue cornflowers. When I make a tea with cornflowers, a pinch of lavender flowers and a few rose hips I because a little bit sleepy shortly after. Thank you

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Dustin, Thanks for writing. Cornflowers are there mainly for the color. Lavender flowers can be sleep inducing. Richo

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    LRC

    How tall is this? I’m looking for a shorter variety that won’t blow over. I bought Burpee Big Boy not realizing they get so tall so looking for something shorter

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    Mark

    Does this require annual planting or is it self seeding

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    K

    I live in the desert southwest. Would this grow in zone 9a?

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    Kerry Seeley

    Does this grow in zone 10b?

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    Marie Irene Knoll

    Marie Irene Knoll

    Easy to germinate and grow. A delight to have in the garden.

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