TALL BLUE BACHELOR BUTTON CORNFLOWER SEEDS Centaurea cyanus 500 Seeds for Planting

Elevate your garden with the charm of Cornflower Bachelor's Button seeds for planting. These annual wildflowers, scientifically known as Centaurea Cyanus, boast the iconic shade of cornflower blue. With medium height and effortless growth, they thrive in any carefree garden setting. Originally abundant in the fields of the United Kingdom and southern Europe, these blooms have become rare due to changing landscapes and farming practices. Dating back to 1753, Carl Linnaeus first recorded this species, while its genus name, "Centaurea," stems from Greek mythology. Known as Bachelor's Buttons, these flowers hold historical significance as tokens of love worn by young men. Referred to as cornflowers for their prevalence in farmers' fields, their blue blossoms were once utilized as a temporary dye for frosting, sugar, or candies.