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.

Apr 26, 2017 · Learn all about Cornflowers, also known as Bachelor Buttons. Grown as an annual, this typically-blue wildflower is simple, beautiful and drought tolerant. Includes info on …

Aug 12, 2025 · Beyond their ornamental value, cornflower petals are edible and can be used to add a decorative and slightly spicy, clove-like flavor to culinary creations. They are often …

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 …

Jan 16, 2025 · Genus Centaurea, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor’s button, is native to Europe. In the past, it often grew as a weed in cornfields with double 1 1/2-inch blooms that …