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Centaurea cyanus
Cornflower or Bachelor's Button
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: City of Durham Parks
Description
This plant has leaves that are 4" high x .5" wide and stems that can reach 40" high. It produces blue-purple, white, and pink flowers from May through September.
Plant Type
Shrub, Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.