USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
Centaurea cyanus (batchelor's button) bears showy, pastel blue, fragrant and repeat-blooming blooms during late spring to mid-summer. This annual is upright and has greyish lime foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses
Annual, border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This annual attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Centaurea cyanus tolerates drought and pollution, and is noted for being naturally resistant to pests.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Centaurea cyanus (batchelor's button) grows at a very fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Centaurea cyanus (batchelor's button) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
