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Cornflower Tall Blue

Centaurea Cyanus

Cornflower Tall Blue (Centaurea cyanus) is a stunning annual wildflower known for its brilliant blue blooms and graceful, upright stems. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, adding a burst of color to gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. It attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies and blooms from late spring through summer. Perfect for fresh or dried flower arrangements, Cornflower Tall Blue is a charming and versatile choice for any garden.

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Plant Data
Growing Instructions
Plant Data
Zones:  Annual - Grows in all zones, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Growth Cycle:  Annual, Self Seeding Annual
Light:  Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs:  Low, Low to Moderate
Color: 
Soil:  Tolerant of most soils, Chalky, Saline, Peaty, Sandy, Loam, Silty, Clay
Growth Rate:  Fast to Moderate, Moderate
Maturity - (Vegetables Only): 
Edible:  Yes.
Height:  Up to 2 Feet, Up to 3 Feet
Evergreen:  No
Special Features:  Attracts Pollinators, Flowering, Drought Tolerant, Dried Flowers,Cut Flowers,Self Seeding
Warnings:  Uknown - Let us Know
Growing Instructions
How to Germinate Cornflower Tall Blue

How to Germinate Cornflower Tall Blue (Centaurea cyanus)

  • Sow Cornflower Tall Blue seeds directly outdoors in early spring or fall, as they prefer cooler temperatures for germination.
  • Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth.
  • Scatter seeds on the soil surface and press them down gently; do not cover, as they need light to germinate.
  • Water lightly and keep the soil consistently moist during the germination period, which typically takes 7-14 days.
  • Thin seedlings to about 6-12 inches apart once they have grown a few inches tall to promote air circulation and healthy growth.
  • For successive blooms, sow seeds every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.

Additional Tips

  • Cornflower Tall Blue prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
  • Water regularly, keeping the soil slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging as they prefer drier conditions once established.
  • Apply a light layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds around the plants.
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the growing season.
  • Leave some flowers to mature and set seed if you want them to self-seed and return the following year.
Cornflower Tall Blue

Cornflower Tall Blue

$3.45