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Centaurea, Bachelor's Button, Cornflower 'Frosted Queen Mix'

Centaureacyanus

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh)

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Species

cyanus (SY-an-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Dark Blue

Lavender

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kuna, Idaho

Cascade, Virginia

Menasha, Wisconsin

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