| Supergroup | Ornimental Annuals |
| Subgroup | Blue |
| Zones | 3-10 |
| Exposure | full sun |
| Stratify | Yes |
| Temp | Late fall to very early spring |
| Depth | surface or 1/4" |
| Width | 12" |
| Heighth | 18"-36" |
| Origin | Mediterranean |
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| Generally an annual, bachelors' buttons may occasionally overwinter. In favorable locations they self-seed, breeding fairly true-to-type, and may become naturalized, although not so aggresively as to be invasive; this is a good indicator of an easy-to-grow plant.
Bachelors' buttons prefer sandy, well-drained soil, but tolerate a range of conditions. They have excellent drought resistance. Sow anytime from late fall until early spring; the seeds need at least three weeks of frost. Dry cut bachelors' buttons upside down for use in "everlasting" boquets. |
 | Last update Oct 4, 2006 |