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Cornflower, Bachelor's button

Centaurea cyanus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Upright, soft hairy annual to 36". Soft hairs give plant silvery grey appearance. Solitary stem, usually much branched in upper part. Flower to 1" in blue, lavender, white, rose, or pink.

Habitat:

Various soils. Sun. Hardy and drought tolerant.

Species ID Suggestions

Corn Flower

Centaurea cyanus

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedMarch 22, 2012

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