Bachelor's Button, Mauve Lady

(Centaurea cyanus) 65-85 days. These delicate blooms range from lavender to mauve, atop long and strong stems! The 3- to 3.5-foot plants are a perfect choice for pollinator gardens and cut flower operations, as well as meadows, beds, and borders.

• Sun: 6-12 hrs
• Sprouts in 7-14 days
• Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
• Ideal Temperature: 60-75 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-10” apart
• Frost Hardy: YES
• Centaurea cyanus

Growing Tips: Sow in place in fall or winter in mild winter climates or early spring where winters are severe. Space plants 8-12 inches. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season. Self-sows freely.