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Height:24 inches
Spread:24 inches
Sunlight:full sun?
Hardiness Zone:2a
Other Names:Perennial Bachelor's Button
Description:
Heat and drought tolerant, excellent for sunny gardens; beautiful when added to fresh or dried arrangements; remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms
Ornamental Features
Mountain Bluet features unusual blue lacecap flowers with rose anthers at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain grayish green in colour throughout the season.
Landscape Attributes
Mountain Bluet is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Self-Seeding
Mountain Bluet is recommended for the following landscape applications:
Mass Planting
General Garden Use
Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
Planting & Growing
Mountain Bluet will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.
✓ Adds garden color with an easy seed-starting option
✓ Useful for beds, borders, containers, or mixed plantings
✓ A practical choice for seasonal flower displays
✓ Pairs well with other annual and perennial garden favorites
✓ Good for gardeners building a more colorful outdoor space
Sow Cornflower in spring, fall where it can receive full sun. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until germination, usually 7-14 days.
Grow plants to about 12-36 in. and plan for blooms in about 65-80 days.
Best suited to USDA zones Annual. Adjust sowing time for your local frost dates and summer heat.
The seeds grew into gorgeous Bachelor Buttons with vibrant colors. Highly recommend to anyone who loves flowers.
I’m happy with these Bachelor Buttons seeds. They germinated well and add a nice splash of color.
These seeds sprouted quickly and the resulting flowers have beautiful blue hues. I’m very happy with this purchase.
Most of the seeds germinated well, and the flowers look great in my garden. Would recommend.
I planted these Bachelor Buttons seeds a few weeks ago, and they have grown into beautiful, vibrant flowers. Really pleased with the results.
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