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Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A cottage garden favorite with vibrant blue, pink, or purple flowers on slender stems, cornflower attracts pollinators and self-seeds readily. Easy to grow from seed and tolerant of poor soil, it blooms prolifically throughout summer.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
flower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation