Known for their classic beauty and ease of growth, Bachelor Button Seeds—also called cornflower—are a beloved choice for cutting gardens and wildflower meadows alike. These charming annuals produce abundant, frilly blooms in shades of blue, pink, purple, white, and deep burgundy. Perfect for fresh or dried arrangements, cornflowers offer not only vibrant color but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Our collection features carefully selected varieties to suit every gardener's taste, from romantic pastels to dramatic, moody hues. Easy to grow and thrive even in poor soils, bachelor's buttons reward growers with weeks of blooms from late spring through summer. Whether tucked into a border, naturalized in a meadow, or harvested for the vase, they bring effortless joy and old-fashioned appeal to any space.
Explore our Bachelor Button Seeds collection and discover why cornflowers have been cherished by gardeners for generations.
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