True cornflower blue that almost no other flower can match. Cottage garden classic that self-sows reliably.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- May to Aug
- USDA Zones
- 2-11
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- BluePinkWhitePurple
✂ Cut Flower✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant♨ Edible
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About This Name
Centaurea cyanus is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Bachelor's Button unambiguously. The genus Centaurea places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Bachelor's Button, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Centaurea cyanus will give you the most precise results.