With dazzling, sky-blue flowers, 'Blue Boy' is wonderful in mass and because it is drought tolerant, it's practically care-free. Flowers can be used dried or fresh cut, while the edible petals make a colorful garnish. Also known as cornflower, bachelor's button will "naturalize" or self-sow, for another crop of blue flowers next year.
| Bloom Color | Sky Blue |
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| Bloom Season | Summer |
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| Botanical Name | Centaurea Cyanus |
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| Common Name | Button |
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| Days to Germination | 7 to 14 days |
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| Height | 2 to 3 ft |
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| Life Cycle | Annual |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Minimum Spacing | 8 to 10 in |
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| Net Content | 2 g |
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| Recommended Planting Time | Fall |
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| Type | Heirloom |
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| Width | 1 ft |
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