cornflower aster - Gardening
Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor's button (among other names), is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Europe. Cornflower is a member of the Asteracea or Compositae family, which is a large and widespread group of plants that includes sunflowers, daisies, and asters. Cornflower, also known as bachelor's button, is a hardy annual wildflower that features charming double blooms, each about 1 1/2 inches wide, resembling tiny carnations.
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Cornflowers 101: Everything You Need to Know for a Thriving Wildflower Garden This post follows our content production and research editorial guidelines. Cornflower (bachelor's button) is a popular feature in many gardens because of its vivid, brilliant blue flowers. Here's how to plant and grow them. Bachelor’s button, also known as cornflower because of its prevalence in cornfields in its native Europe, is a cutting and cottage garden favorite.
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Grown for its bright blue, fringed flowers, the stems last for days in a cut flower arrangement.