Centaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mix' (Cornflower)
300 seeds $3.25
Cornflower 'Polka Dot Mix' includes shades of pink, white, burgundy, blue and lavender flowers on tall stems. Cornflowers are easy-to-grow annuals that bloom in early summer. Also known as Bachelor's Buttons.
Centaurea cyanus is a host plant for Painted Lady butterfly larvae. The flowers attract other butterflies and many different 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.
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.
