(90 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Each intricately netted bud (the “basket”) opens to a 3–4" sea urchin–shaped lavender blossom, the pale center like a cushion of quills. Resembles a thistle, but no prickles. Grassy honey-like fragrance. Captivating in the garden or in arrangements. Bees love them. Grows up to 7' tall in warmer climates, but in Maine it averages 3' tall. Native to south-central U.S. and northeastern Mexico. 70 seeds/g. ② NEW!
American Basketflower Bachelor’s Button
American Basketflower Bachelor’s Button
(90 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. Each intricately netted bud (the “basket”) opens to a 3–4" sea urchin–shaped lavender blossom, the pale center like a cushion of quills. Resembles a thistle, but no prickles. Grassy honey-like fragrance. Captivating in the garden or in arrangements. Bees love them. Grows up to 7' tall in warmer climates, but in Maine it averages 3' tall. Native to south-central U.S. and northeastern Mexico. 70 seeds/g. ② NEW!
Additional Information
Bachelor’s Button
~180 seeds/g.
Annual. Named for the centaurs of Greek mythology. Easy to grow, great for cutflowers and beds. Common name may refer to the tight unopened buds’ resemblance to buttons or to their popularity as boutonnieres. Also known as Cornflower and, formerly, Hurt-Sickle because its wiry stems dulled many a sickle during mowing time.
Culture: Start indoors at 60–65° 2 months before setting out, or direct seed in May in a sunny location. Deadhead for persistent blooms, or make a succession planting in mid-late June if you desire late-summer flowering. Will self-sow. Lasts longer than most flowers after frost. Excellent drought resistance. Cut when flowers are just beginning to open—they’ll open more in the vase and last 6–10 days. 3'. Cannot ship to Alaska.
Flowers
All flowers are open-pollinated except where noted.
Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.
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