Bachelor Button
Flowers
Beginner
Annual

Bachelor Button

Centaurea cyanus

Photo: Douglas Goldman ยท CC BY-SA

About Plant: Bachelor Button

A cool-tolerant annual with blue, pink, white or purple flowers that attracts pollinators and readily self-sows.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterLow to Moderate
SoilWell-drained (6.0-7.5)
Spacing8-12 inches
Height18-36 inches
Time to Harvest60-75 to bloom
Planting Depth1/4 inch
Germination Time7-14 days

Expert Growing Tips

Direct sow early; avoid rich fertilizer that creates floppy growth. Deadhead to extend bloom or leave heads for birds and seed.