A classic cottage garden favorite in an enchanting shade of rich, deep purple. Velvet Dawn’s 1 1/2-inch dark, thistle-shaped flowers stand out against densely branching, blue-green foliage. They always attract and feed happy bees and butterflies. These are lovely, carefree, easy-to-grow, weather-tolerant flowers that will bloom vigorously and gladden your heart throughout spring and early summer. Cornflowers, also known as Bachelor Buttons, were traditionally used as lapel corsages!
Details
Botanical Name
Centaurea cyanus 'Velvet Dawn'
Common Name
Velvet Dawn Cornflower
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
3.5 feet
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Blue Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Deep Purple
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring to Summer
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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