Violet-blue cornflowers on stiff stems above long silvery leaves. An easy to grow perennial which looks great grown in groups in a sunny border. Useful in flowering in June ahead of the majority of perennials. Associates well with Lupins.

Common name

Cornflower, Mountain Knapweed

Height

50 cm

Spread

60 cm

Sunlight

Full sun, partial shade

Seasons

June to September

Soil

Good or chalky soil

Plant location

Beds and borders. Pots and containers.

Characteristics

Pollinator friendly, Long flowering