Add a touch of drama and mystery to your garden with our Black Ball Cornflower seeds. This stunning heirloom, also known as Bachelor's Button, is prized for its unique, deep maroon-black blooms that have a rich, velvety texture. The striking, dark color provides a beautiful contrast to brighter flowers in the garden and in bouquets. An easy-to-grow and prolific bloomer, this is a must-have for any cutting garden seeking a touch of moody, dramatic elegance.

⭐ What you'll love

• Unique and dramatic flowers in a deep, velvety, maroon-black color.
• An excellent and long-lasting cut flower for adding depth to arrangements.
• An incredibly easy-to-grow annual that readily self-sows.
• A favorite of bees and other beneficial pollinators.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Black Ball Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 24-36 inches
• Days to Maturity: 65-80 days
• USDA Zone: 2-11
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Fall sowing is also excellent in mild climates.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6-12 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; is not picky about quality.
• Care: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage a continuous bloom season.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.