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Centaurea, Bachelor's Button, Cornflower 'Classic Blue'

Centaureacyanus

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Centaurea (sen-TAR-ee-uh)

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Species

cyanus (SY-an-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Dark Blue

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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