Black Ball Bachelor Button
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Add touch of romantic elegance to your garden with Black Ball Bachelor Buttons! This old-fashioned annual features velvety and ruffled purple-black petals on tall and elegant green stems, exuding sophistication. Resilient and long-lasting, this cut flower is hardy, drought-tolerant and a stunning addition to any bouquet and flower arrangements. Black Ball Bachelor Buttons are completely edible and can be used as a natural food colorant, tea, or garnish.
Bachelor Buttons carry a rich cultural history. Traditionally associated with love and romance, men in the Victorian era wore one in their buttonhole when courting women. It has since been a popular wedding boutonniere.
Also Known As: Cornflower, Bachelor's Button, Tall Corn Flower, Edible Flower,
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| Plant Name: |
Bachelor Button, Black Ball |
| Latin Name: |
Centaurea cyanus |
| Days to Germinate: | 7-14 |
| Days to Bloom: | 55 |
| Plant Height: | 2 - 3 Feet |
| Bloom Diameter: | 1 - 2 Inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| USDA Zones: | 3-12 |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| Brand: | TomorrowSeeds |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| GMO: | No |
| Pollination: |
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Seeds Packed For*: | 2025 |
*Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Planting Instructions:
Soil Preparation:
Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Till the soil 8-10 inches deep and rake several times to break up large clods. It is best to do this when the soil is dry enough to not stick to garden tools. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots.Planting:
Start indoors 1 month before last frost in well-draining containers in >60F area. Keep moist. Transplant when plants are <4" and ground is >45F. Or, sow outdoors in moist, fertile, well-draining soil in full sun when soil is >60F. Drought-tolerant once established.
| Planting Depth: | 1/2 inch |
| Spacing: |
8-12 inches |
