
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
Cornflower, also known as Garden cornflower, Bluebottle
Centaurea cyanus, commonly referred to as cornflower and bachelor’s button, is a notable flower celebrated for its striking blue hue. This particular shade was a favorite of the renowned Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. In modern times, it has been immortalized as a Crayola crayon color and is also recognized as an HTML color name. This blue is typically described as medium to light with minimal green undertones.
Key Facts About Cornflower
Attributes of Cornflower
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 1 m
Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
3.5 cm
Flower Color
Blue White Pink Red Purple Violet
Scientific Classification of Cornflower
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies
Family
Daisy
Genus
Centaury
Species
Cornflower