{"product_id":"blue-cornflower-seeds","title":"Blue Cornflower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue cornflower \u003cem\u003e(\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eCentaurea Cyanus)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseeds produce vivid blue wildflowers known as cornflowers or bachelor’s buttons. Bees love these flowers and so will you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur seeds yield hardy, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants valued for their true blue flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse cornflowers as filler in floral arrangements or as a pretty, colorful garnish on desserts or cold beverages. Or just enjoy them where they grow outside!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornflowers are ideal for naturalizing gardens, wildflower fields, cottage gardens as well as generally supporting pollinators of all kinds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOne packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Cornflowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual or perennial: \u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: \u003c\/strong\u003e18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer resistant? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo bees like them? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for USDA growing zones: \u003c\/strong\u003e3-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell-draining soil in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime from seed to bloom: \u003c\/strong\u003e8-12 weeks depending on growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon uses: \u003c\/strong\u003eCut flowers, edible flowers, pollinator support, naturalization and meadowscraping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to plant Cornflower (AKA Bachelor’s Buttons) seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornflowers are some of the easiest flowers to grow! They are easy to plant and generally very low maintenance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you start seeds inside? \u003c\/strong\u003eNo. Cornflowers grow quickly and do best when planted directly outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to plant: \u003c\/strong\u003e Cornflowers prefer to grow in full sun but will tolerate partial shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant cornflowers in just about any kind of soil that is well-draining (they do not like to be soggy!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant cornflowers any time between early spring and late summer. Spring-planted cornflowers typically give more blooms than later planted seeds as older plants will often give a second flush of flowers if cut back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe earliest you should plant cornflower seeds:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in early spring as soon as soil is no longer frozen and is easy to work. You do not need to be past your last frost date but you should be past the time you typically expect a hard freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe latest you should plant cornflower seeds\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Give plants a minimum of 9-12 weeks to grow and bloom before your expected first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed planting depth: \u003c\/strong\u003eSprinkle seeds over loosened soil. Lightly rake soil over seeds. Keep seeds and planting area moist until plants are at least 4 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeep seeds and young plants watered regularly. Plants become more resilient and drought tolerant as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornflowers often thrive on an area’s natural rain cycle but will love you if you give them a drink if it’s very hot or if they’ve gone more than a week or so without any rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximize number of blooms, water plants once or twice a week. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther maintenance and care tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhile not required, your cornflowers will give you more blooms if you cut or pick mature or faded blooms. I personally like to pick mature flowers to use their petals as a colorful garnish in iced beverages. 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