Cornflower ‘Black Ball’ is a striking heirloom annual with deeply dark purple, fully double blooms set on tall, silvery stems, making it an exceptional choice for cutting gardens. Also known as Bachelor’s Button, this variety grows compactly between 12 and 24 inches tall, producing prolific flowers that appear about 90 days after sowing. Adaptable to a range of soil types, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and exhibits strong heat and drought tolerance, while remaining unappealing to deer. Perfect for beds, borders, or meadow-style gardens, it attracts valuable pollinators and beneficial insects, supporting ecosystem health. Beyond its ornamental appeal, the edible petals add a colorful touch to salads, desserts, and cottage cheese. These sustainable Non-GMO seeds offer about 60% or higher germination, packaged responsibly for eco-conscious gardeners seeking beauty and function.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing cornflower flowers in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These cornflower seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.