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Cornflower

Cornflower

Centaurea cyanus

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 2aZone 11b

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
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 2aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

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
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed