Centaurea montana Cornflower
Plant Type: Perennial
Uses: Border, Naturalizer, Cutting Bed
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Flower Color: Various
Blooms: Summer, Autumn
Width: 1 - 2 ft.; Height: 1 - 2 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich, Average
A long-blooming favorite is the Perennial Cornflower. They are easy to grow and one of the loveliest purple-blue or pink flowers for your garden that you can find. Cornflowers like full sun, but do not bloom well if allowed to dry out. The fringed blue flowers stand out against the dark green leaves.