Bachelor Buttons

A wonderful cut flower and bedding plant in diverse shades of blue, pink, white, and lavender. High Mowing Organic - Large 2" flowers on well-branched plants. Prefers full sun, cool temperatures, and well-drained poor soil. Direct sow or start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date, planting outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked. NOTE: This species is considered invasive in some states in the southeastern U.S. Check your region's invasive species list for full information. Characteristics:  Easy-to-grow Hardy annual plants grow to 18 inches A mix of Blues, Purples, and Pinks Self-seeding ~200 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds after last frost (different than traditional bachelor buttons). They prefer the cool weather so get them in the ground.  They will reseed year after year Sow 1/4" Deep Germination 7-15 days Plant 6-9" apart Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Lagurus ovatus) For those who cannot stand to just have one color of Bachelor’s Buttons! Plants will bloom throughout the season, great for mass plantings. Extensive range of colors. Long stems are excellent for cutting. Self-seeding hardy annual, grows 2-3' tall. Annual plants grow to 2-3 feet tall A mix of purple, pink, white, and blue flowers Blooms throughout the season Self-seeding Great for cut flower arrangements 250 Seeds per packet  Instructions: Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool and light frost is possible. Can also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. Plants will tolerate poor soil. Good cutting flower. Direct Seed: 1/8" deep Germination: 7-15 Days Plant Outdoors: 6-12” Apart Light: Full Sun   Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability