Bachelor Button

A long-lasting cut flower that is easy to grow. Plant in large groups or allow to naturalize in a wildflower setting. Nice textural contrast when planted with catmint or lupine. Remove faded flowers for extended bloom and to reduce self-seeding. Requires frequent division in small gardens.

Companion Plants

Blanket Flower

Daylily

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

Common name

Bachelor Button
Botanical name

Centaurea montana
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Sun
Height

18-24" (46-61 cm)
Habit

Mounded
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Blue
Bloom Time

Spring-summer
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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