What to Expect
Let the planting develop.
A hardy annual, generally 28–36 inches tall, with white flowers in late spring and summer according to planting time and climate. Some natural reseeding is possible if heads mature.
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Tall White Cornflower · Centaurea cyanus
Tall White Cornflower
A little texture. A lot of white.
White Bachelor’s Buttons bring the detail. Tall White Cornflower pairs delicately fringed white flowers with slender stems for a cottage-garden look that feels light, informal, and beautifully collected. Tuck it through a sunny border, grow a white-flowered drift, or cut stems for fresh and dried arrangements. The flowers also welcome visiting bees.
$21.95 · 2 oz2 oz approximately 500 sq ftFree U.S. shipping at $35+. Shipping details
Coverage2 oz approximately 500 sq ft · 4 oz approximately 1,000 sq ft · 8 oz approximately 2,000 sq ft · 1 lb approximately 4,000 sq ft
SunlightFull sun and well-drained soil.
When to PlantSow in early spring, or in fall where winters are mild. Cool conditions favor establishment.
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The flower collection
A little texture. A lot of white.
White Bachelor’s Buttons bring the detail. Tall White Cornflower pairs delicately fringed white flowers with slender stems for a cottage-garden look that feels light, informal, and beautifully collected. Tuck it through a sunny border, grow a white-flowered drift, or cut stems for fresh and dried arrangements. The flowers also welcome visiting bees.
- Annual flower · 28–36 inches.
- Full sun · good drainage.
- Sow in early spring, or in fall where winters are mild. Cool conditions favor establishment.
Tall White Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
How to Plant
Prepare, sow, and press.
Before broadcasting, thoroughly mix this individual seed with dry sand, vermiculite, or another clean, dry carrier. A carrier is strongly recommended for most individual species and is especially important for small or lightweight seed. Direct sow about 1/4 inch deep into prepared, well-drained soil. Keep lightly moist until germination. Thin plants to approximately 6–9 inches apart, and cut or deadhead for continued flowers. Allow selected seed heads to ripen if reseeding is desired.
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