Dwarf Blue Bachelor Button Cornflowers

Seed Count: Approx. 200 seeds Days to Maturity: Annual Description: Dwarf Blue Bachelor Buttons are known for their stunning blue color.   This edible wildflower is continuously a winner in the garden.  It's a cool weather annual, and are one of the earliest to bloom in the spring.  The flowers can be used to make dye for frostings and candies, but can also be eaten fresh in salads, and used as a garnish.  It's described to have a sweet, spicy, clove-like flavor.  Bachelor buttons also make for beautiful fresh or dried cut flower arrangements, and do wonderfully dried in potpourris. This dwarf variety will only grow to about 1-2 ft. tall, so it's perfect in small spaced gardens.  Bachelor buttons are loved by both bees and butterflies, so make sure to add these beauts to your pollinator garden!  Fun fact, this classic flower is a symbol of young love. How To Grow Sowing:  You can direct sow your seeds in the late fall or early spring.   Since they prefer cooler weather, in the deep sou