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Cornflower Centaurea cyanus

Hardy annual once common in cornfields, now popular in wildflower meadows. Intense blue flowers on slender stems attract pollinators.

  • Type: annual
  • Sun: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained
  • Watering: low
  • Height: about 75 cm
  • Spread: about 30 cm
  • Flowers: June-August

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