Tall Blue Cornflower Seeds (Bachelor's Button) – Non-GMO Heirloom

silvery stems and fringed, intensely blue buttons from late spring through summer. This 1 oz bulk pack holds roughly 5,500 seeds, enough for a long cutting row or a generous meadow patch. Who it's for A must for cut-flower growers, wildflower meadows, and pollinator gardens. Cornflowers are easy, fast, and forgiving, which makes them a great choice for beginners and for kids. How & when to plant Sow directly in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or in fall in mild-winter regions for earlier, stronger plants. Plant 1/4 inch deep and 9 to 12 inches apart in full sun. Seedlings appear in 7 to 14 days. Sow again a month later to extend the season. Our Tall Blue cornflower growing guide has the details. Growing & care Give cornflowers full sun and average, well-drained soil. They tolerate poor soil and drought once established. The tall stems appreciate netting or a few stakes in windy spots. Deadhead or cut often to keep the flowers coming; the plants fade in extreme heat. Harvest Cut when the flowers have just fully opened, early in the day, for bouquets that last about a week. Petals are edible and lovely on salads and cakes. Allow some heads to dry on the plant if you want to save seed. Benefits & uses Tall Blue gives that rare true blue for bouquets and meadows, feeds bees and butterflies, and later offers seed for finches. It mixes beautifully with poppies, daisies, and grasses. Why gardeners love our cornflower seed Our cornflower seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. The bulk 1 oz pack is priced for cutting gardens and meadow plantings.