Centaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mix' (Cornflower)
300 seeds $3.00
Cornflower 'Polka Dot Mix' includes shades of pink, white, burgundy, blue and lavender. The flowers have tall stems, which are good for cutting. Cornflowers are easy-to-grow annuals that bloom in early summer.
Centaurea cyanus is a host plant for Painted Lady butterfly larvae. The flowers attract many butterflies and beneficial insects .
Centaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mix' has attractive, gray-green foliage. It reseeds, but extra seedlings are easy to pull up if they are not wanted. Shade tolerant . Also known as Bachelor's Buttons.
height 30" spacing 9"
Sowing Centaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mix' Seeds
Sow centaurea seeds outdoors in early spring, 1/4" deep. Or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. Full sun to part shade.
