the Kitchen
Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Cornflower blue is a colour so distinctive it bears this flower's name—simple, joyful blooms that speak of meadows and wildflower margins. Each flower is a perfect composition.
Light
Full Sun
Water
Average
Height
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Border
Middle
Container
Filler
How to Use
Sow in meadow areas or vegetable gardens for cutting. The edible flowers brighten salads with their intense blue.