Originally posted by Oggyflute


Now laurie, what is a bachelors button? A lot of things spring to mind, but I'm hesitant of mentioning any of them.
Not Laurie, but I can answer that:



Cornflower/Bachelor's Button
Centaurea cyanus (Asteraceae)
A drought tolerant annual, native to Europe, which has naturalized throughout North America. The upper half of the plant is multi-stemmed, producing many flowers. Leaves are covered with small white hairs causing the plant to have a blue-gray appearance. The original flower color is blue, but it is now available in white, pink and red. Prefers full sun in various soil types. An outstanding performer whether your preference is for cutting or admiring.

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Grandpa used to let me plant them, as my favorite color is blue, and there aren't a whole lot of really blue flowers.