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Centaurea cyanus Bachelor button or Cornflower

Previous scientific name(s): Leucacantha cyanus

Drought tolerant annual; full sun to partial shade. Blue flowers bloom spring to summer along roadsides and meadows. Easily established species recommended for inclusion in wildflower blends. May be listed as noxious in some states.

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Species Attributes

Height:

8 - 30 in.

Life Form:

Annual

Native or Introduced:

Introduced

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

Low

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

9 - 14 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

30.70 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

96,000

Germination Time:

Blooming Season:

Spring Summer

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

Blue

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