Cornflower

Common Name: Cornflower, Bachelor’s button, Blue-bottle, Boutonniere flower, Hurtsickle, Cyani flower

Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus

Family: Asteraceae

Native: The Mediterranean

Colors: Blue, pink, red, purple, white and ivory

Description: Cornflower is made up of flat topped florets that look like thistles. There is one bloom per stem.

Shelf Life Tips: Cornflower will last about 7 to 10 days as a cut flower.

Fun Facts: Cornflower is the National Flower of Estonia, a country in Europe.

In Season: Year round