Cornflower Seeds – Hardy Annual Wildflower Garden Variety

Overview

Cornflower Seeds grow into classic, easy-to-grow wildflowers with bright blue, pink, white, and purple blooms. Known as Bachelor’s Buttons, these charming flowers add a touch of nostalgia to gardens and meadows while attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Cornflowers thrive in full sun and poor to moderately fertile soils, making them an excellent choice for wildflower mixes, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings. Their long-lasting blooms also make them ideal for fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Features

• Premium quality non-GMO Cornflower seeds
• Produces bright blue, pink, and white flowers
• Excellent for borders, meadows, and wildflower gardens
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
• Drought-tolerant and easy to grow
• Perfect for cut and dried flower use

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Cornflower / Bachelor’s Button (Centaurea cyanus)
• Seed Type: Annual wildflower, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Planting Season: Early spring or fall in mild climates
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or sandy soils; pH 6.0–7.5
• Sowing Method: Direct sow ¼ inch deep; thin seedlings after emergence
• Germination Time: 7–14 days at 65–75°F
• Days to Maturity: 70–90 days from sowing
• Spacing: 8–10 inches apart
• Plant Height: 12–30 inches tall
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Bloom Season: Late spring through summer
• Yield: Abundant blooms with extended flowering season
• Storage: Seeds last up to 2 years if stored cool and dry