Bachelor's button Polka Dot seed mix (annual)
Also known as the cornflower, this garden favorite is known for its beauty as much as it's known for its medicinal, culinary, and practical uses. This mix will produce single and semi-double-layered pink, blue, purple, lavender, and white blooms. The Bachelor's button finds its roots in China, and it was originally used to create dyes for fabrics as the petals can be extracted for their intense and stunning hues. Equally, Bachelor's buttons are also edible. They have a slightly spicy and sweet flavor, similar to cloves.
Seed count: 50
Botanic name:
Centaurea cyanus
Plant spacing:
8" - 12" apart
Color:
These seeds will grow a mix of purple, white, lavender, pink, blue, and burgundy flowers.
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Bachelor's button can be used to create dyes for soaps and clothes. It can also be added to teas to create different colors, nutrients, some medicinal value, and a clove-type flavor.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
65-70 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Garden flower, corn flower, or cornflower
