Common Names:
(Bachelor's Button, Cornflower, Knapweed) Meaning
Hope in love, felicity, delicacy Origins
The blue petals of the Centaurea cyanus are familiar to most florists and consumers. A member of the Compositae family, the cornflower is a native of the Mediterranean region and the Near East. Availability and Vase Life
March through November.
4-7 days. Design Uses
One of the few truly blue flowers. Popular in corsages, boutonnieres, and wedding design, cornflowers dry well. Spray with a sealant after drying to prevent shattering. Colours
Blue, pink, white, and purple. | |  |
