Bachelor’s Button (Centaurea montana) is a hardy perennial that performs well in full to part sun with average, well-drained soil. Grey-green foliage provides a soft backdrop for vivid blue shaggy flowers that bloom profusely from late spring into summer. This easy-care plant tolerates a wide range of conditions and self-seeds gently without becoming invasive. Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming and encourage a tidy appearance throughout the season.
Questions about Bachelor's Button (Montana) mountain bluet; cornflower
Is Bachelor's Button (Montana) mountain bluet; cornflower deer resistant?
Yes. Bachelor's Button (Montana) mountain bluet; cornflower is rarely bothered by deer, which makes it a good choice for Maine gardens with deer pressure.
How much sun does Bachelor's Button (Montana) mountain bluet; cornflower need?
Bachelor's Button (Montana) mountain bluet; cornflower grows best in full sun to part sun.
Is Bachelor's Button (Montana) mountain bluet; cornflower hardy in Maine?
Yes. It’s hardy to USDA zone 2, and Greater Portland is zone 5b–6a, so it comes back reliably each year.
How tall does Bachelor's Button (Montana) mountain bluet; cornflower get?
Bachelor's Button (Montana) mountain bluet; cornflower grows 12–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
