Days To Germination:  7-10 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 60F-70F
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Spacing, Seed: 3-6 inch
Spacing, Plant: 10 to 12 inches
Plant Height: 10-20 inches
Light:  Full Sun/Partial Shade

SOWING: Seeds can be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last spring frost. Or direct-sow seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed to a depth of 1/8 inch, well pressed down as darkness aids in germination. Tolerates a variety of soil types.


THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 10 to 12 inches apart. Replant thinned plants.

GERMINATION: 7-10 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.

SUGGESTIONS: For earliest bloom, start in a sunny window 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors. May be direct-seeded outside. Keep plants moderately moist. Thrives in ordinary garden soil.

CORNFLOWER, DWARF BLUE
Centaurea cyanus


Annual (One season plant). Double flowers in a full color range including shades of blue, pink, white and red. A naturally compact, bushy plant. Excellent garden plant that will attract butterflies all season. Plants are covered with blooms all season making it an ideal garden plant. Drought tolerant. Blooms in 60 days.

• Plant Height: 10-20 inches
• Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial shade
• Bloom Period: Spring to Summer