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Product Details
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Bachelor's button, also known as "cornflower", is drought tolerant and needs little pampering. Flowers are great for cutting or drying and the edible petals are beautiful sprinkled on a salad. Bachelor's button will "naturalize"; it self-sows for another crop of flowers the following season, and birds love the seed heads! Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Europe and Asia
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 12" wide
Variety Info: ½"–1" wide, purple, light blue, pink, and white flowers
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, or in late summer/fall for blooms the following season. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter bloom.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Not recommended; does not transplant well. Use biodegradable pots to avoid root disturbance.
Sprouts in: 7–14 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 8"–10"
Thinning: When 1"–2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"–10"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life harvest in the morning and choose buds that are about half open.
- Linda L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 7, 2026Great germination
I planted bachelor button with cherry nasturtiums from Botanical & my calendula I had.I can now sit & relax to enjoy!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 9, 2026Hey Linda,
We're so happy to hear that your Tall Blend Bachelor's Button Seeds have had great germination! Your floral arrangement is stunning! We love that you're now able to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your planting. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- DenverGalVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 23, 2025Drought resistant indeed!
These very pretty bachelor button flowers are super hardy. I share the garden bed photo not to boast of how I pretty much killed an entire bed of flowers because the water line was clogged and I was lazy, not wanting to fix it. I share it so you can see how drought resistant these flowers are! This bed was on the other side of the yard so I watered it every couple of weeks (not much rain here in Denver). The beautiful blooms just kept coming back, even when it looked totally dead. Mostly blue blooms, one white and one pink but I will definitely plant these next year..
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningNov 23, 2025Hey DenverGal,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Tall Blend Bachelor's Button Seeds! We love your honesty about the watering situation. It's amazing that they kept blooming even with minimal water in Denver's dry climate. What a testament to their hardiness! We're so glad you got to enjoy those gorgeous blue, white, and pink blooms. Thanks for sharing your garden bed photo and your real-world experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Amy F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 17, 20255 Stars
Happy healthy sprouts (winter sown) with a good germination rate!
- Kim M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 30, 20245 Stars
Again, rain limited successive sewing. I hope this pic is correct!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Jill B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 14, 20235 Stars
These are just glorious! They're really tall and don't seem to care where they grow, what they grow in, or how hot or cold things get in Colorado. They're so pretty, I have a sea of color in my yard.
