Bachelor's Buttons Seeds
Bachelor's Buttons, also known as
Centaurea cyanus, Corn Flower, Bluet and Ragged Sailor, is native to Eurasia, Europe and Africa.
These unique flowers get their name from folklore.
Cornflowers were worn by young men in love; if the flower faded too quickly, it was taken as a sign that the man's love was not returned.
Cornflowers were also used in the funeral wreath made for Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
Bachelor's Buttons has long been used as a cutting flower or dried in everlasting flower arrangements, Due to its beautiful colors, >b>Bachelor's Buttons make a great garnish, especially in salads.
Many gardeners grow
Bachelor's Buttons for their attractive flowers, but landscapers know that cornflowers also attract butterflies to the garden. The autumn seeds attract song birds and can be a colorful addition to a wildlife garden.
In herbalism, a decoction of
Bachelor's Buttons is effective in treating conjunctivitis, and as a wash for tired eyes.The astringent properties of
Bachelor's Buttons make it popular for treating the skin.
Also available:
Adonis Flower Seeds
Damiana Seeds
Blue Vervain Seeds
