Bachelor's Button (Cornflower) in Zone 4b
Centaurea cyanus
| Start indoors | Mar 27–Apr 3 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 1–May 8 |
| Estimated bloom | ~75 days after planting |
Spacing: 3 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Bachelor's Button (Cornflower).
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