The Bachelor's Button flower is an annual or biennial flower with bright colors and interesting textures. An attractive flower adds a unique twist to gardens and bouquets.
Bachelor's Button is also known as cornflower, a name derived from its popularity as an ornamental flower in corn fields. This European Native has a long history as an herbal remedy and was even considered a sacred symbol by Native Americans.
Bachelor's Button has a dense papery texture, making its colorful blooms popular for dried arrangements and use in potpourri.
This flower is an excellent companion plant for vegetables, particularly tomatoes, and squash, as it aids in pest control.
It is an easy-to-grow flower, needing only full sun and good drainage to thrive.
It is related to the daisy and displays a similar flower head, with the inner petals deep purple, while the outer petals are light with yellow, purple, and blue bands.
A single stem can hold up to 5 flowers, followed by a seed head full of tiny black seeds.
Bachelor's Button is attractive to beneficial insects, such as lacewings and ladybugs, making it an excellent choice for an insectary garden.
This flower has a long vase life, making it a great choice for fresh-cut arrangements.
Bachelor's button tea has been used as a digestive aid to alleviate headaches and anxiety.
The cheerful blue and pink flowers of the Bachelor's Button are a popular choice for bouquets, cakes, and wedding decorations.
