Centaurea cyanus. The tall silvery stems of this cornflower provides a stunning contrast to the deep plum coloured blooms. Cornflowers are wonderfully adaptable to a variety of soils, and are heat and drought tolerant. Suitable for beds, borders, as well as meadows. They attract a host of pollinators but are ignored by deer. They make excellent cut and dried flowers. The petals are also edible—try them in salads or sprinkled on desserts.
Annual.
Details
Botanical Name
Centaurea cyanus 'Black Ball'
Common Name
Black Ball Cornflower
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Silver Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Deep Plum
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Petal
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Deep Plum
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Adaptable to Dry and Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
YES
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