• Bachelor Button-Polka Dot Mix (lb) Peaceful Valley
  • Bachelor Button-Polka Dot Mix (lb) Peaceful Valley
  • Bachelor Button-Polka Dot Mix (lb) Peaceful Valley
  • Bachelor Button-Polka Dot Mix (lb) Peaceful Valley
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Item Number: SWF2010

Bachelor Button-Polka Dot Mix (lb)

Naturalizing Flower for Bouquets

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Description

Bachelor Buttons - Polka Dot Mix - Centaurea cyanus

Annual Open Pollinated. Also called Cornflower, this attractive old-fashioned wildflower blooms in shades of blue, crimson, pink, and white that is quick and easy to grow. Frilly flowers sit atop multi-branching stems. Perfect cut flower that freely self-sows. 1 lb covers approximately 4000 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 8 - 10" apart.

Flowers: Good cut flower, dries well. Blooms in early spring to summer
Attracts: Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types
Native: Europe
USDA Zone: 3-10
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/8"
Days to Germinate: 7-25 Days
Height At Maturity: 24"-35"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full to Partial Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer
Facts of Note: Drought tolerant, likes sun, perfect cut flower that freely self-sows.
Seeding Rate: Use 1 Lb/4000 sq ft
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 99,790

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 1.05 lb

Dimensions: 9.5"L x 5.5"W x 1.5"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Edible Flower
  • Good Cut Flower
  • Good for Naturalizing
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Somewhat Drought Tolerant
  • Useful in Dye Making

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 10
Bloom Season : Spring
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Blue
Flower Color : Mix
Flower Color : Pink
Flower Color : Red
Flower Color : White
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Planting & Care

Loosen the top two inches of soil. Mix seed with 10 parts vermiculite. Broadcast this mix over the area to be planted. Compress soil and lightly cover with compost or straw.

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