Cornflower 'Polka Dot Mix'

Cornflower 'Polka Dot Mix' includes shades of pink, white, burgundy, blue, and lavender. The flowers have tall stems, which are good for cutting. Cornflowers are easy-to-grow annuals that bloom in early summer.

Centaurea cyanus is a host plant for Painted Lady butterfly larvae. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

Cornflower 'Polka Dot Mix' has attractive gray-green foliage. It reseeds abundantly, but surplus seedlings are easy to pull up.

Height: 30"

Spacing: 8"

Light: Full sun. Tolerates light shade in hot climates.

Sowing Cornflower Seeds

Sow cornflower seeds outdoors in spring, 1/8" deep. In zones 7-10, sow in late September.