Centaurea cyanus, for blue centaur, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor's button (among other names [note 1]), is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Europe.

Sep 9, 2025 · Cornflower, also known as bachelor's button, is a hardy annual wildflower that features charming double blooms, each about 1 1/2 inches wide, resembling tiny carnations.

Jan 1, 2025 · Cornflower (bachelor's button) is a popular feature in many gardens because of its vivid, brilliant blue flowers. Here's how to plant and grow them.

Also known as the “perennial cornflower”, this spreading evergreen has been grown in English gardens for centuries and its popularity continues to this day. Follow our cornflower grow guide and get your …

Apr 26, 2017 · Cornflower is a member of the Asteracea or Compositae family, which is a large and widespread group of plants that includes sunflowers, daisies, and asters.

Cornflower, herbaceous annual plant of the aster family (Asteraceae). Native to Europe, cornflowers are widely cultivated in North America and have naturalized as invasive species in some places outside …

Dec 29, 2025 · The key to successful cornflower growth lies in their preference for well-drained soil and an abundance of sunlight. These flowers favor conditions that mimic their native European …

Jan 16, 2025 · Although both annual cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) and perennial cornflower (Centaurea montana) typically sport bright blue blooms, they also appear in an array of pink, …

The cornflower is an annual flowering plant celebrated globally for its striking, vibrant blue hue. Often referred to as Bachelor’s Button, this wildflower has a long history intertwined with human agriculture …

More commonly called bachelor button, the cornflower comes in pink, white, and maroon as well as blue, and grows on tall branched stems with grayish green leaves. The cornflower is the symbol of …