Bachelor's Buttons Red
Bachelor's Buttons Red
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Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Bachelor's Buttons Red (Centaurea cyanus) is a vibrant red cornflower with a sweet, spicy, clove-like flavor and scent. An edible heirloom bloom, it is a beautiful garnish for special dishes and a standout in beds and bouquets. Long-stemmed and deer resistant.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Centaurea cyanus
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO annual
- Color: Vibrant red
- Scent: Sweet, clove-like
- Bonus: Deer resistant and edible
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Edible garnishes
- Cut-flower bouquets
- Cottage gardens
- Beds and borders
- Pollinator gardens
How to grow
Direct sow in early spring in full sun, since cornflowers tolerate cool weather and light frost. They thrive in average soil with little fuss. Cut blooms regularly to encourage more flowers all season.
Flavor profile
Sweet and lightly spicy with a clove-like aroma, making these red petals a flavorful, eye-catching garnish.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more from every packet.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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- St. Clair, Michigan
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