Perennial
Full sun/Part Shade
Catananche caerulea. Elegant lavender-blue, star-shaped cornflowers reaching a height of 24". Low-maintenance, resilient, and drought-tolerant, they attract pollinators with an abundance of soft semi-double blooms throughout summer and into fall. Ideal for charming fresh-cut bouquets.
30 seeds per packetÂ
Direct sow in early spring, planting them shallowly and spacing them 12-18" apart. If aiming for a robust start, consider indoor sowing 6 weeks before the last frost. However, note that flowers may not bloom until the second year.