Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
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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
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Cornflower grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation