Bachelor's Buttons White
Bachelor's Buttons White
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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 White (Centaurea cyanus) is a soft white cornflower, an edible heirloom loved for cut flowers and garnishes. Chefs prize its mild taste for decorating cakes and cupcakes, and the long-stemmed, deer-resistant plants shine in beds and borders.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Centaurea cyanus
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO annual
- Color: Soft white
- Stems: Long, good for cutting
- Bonus: Deer resistant and edible
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Cut-flower bouquets
- Edible garnishes on cakes and dishes
- 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
Mild and versatile, the soft white petals make an elegant, edible garnish that chefs add to many dishes.
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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