Black Ball

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Centaurea cyanus.The tall silvery stems of this cornflower provides a stunning contrast to the deep plum coloured blooms. Cornflowers are wonderfully adaptable to a variety of soils, and are heat and drought tolerant. Suitable for beds, borders, as well as meadows. They attract a host of pollinators but are ignored by deer. They make excellent cut and dried flowers. The petals are also edibletry them in salads or sprinkled on desserts.

Annual.

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• Unique coloured flowers
• Drought resistant
• Deer resistent
• Edible petals

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