Zone 7 · Bachelor's Button
Planting Bachelor's Button in Zone 7
Centaurea cyanus
✅ Bachelor's Button thrives in zone 7 (hardy 2–11)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Bachelor's Button outside
Last frost has passed. Direct-sow in early spring — frost-tolerant. Self-sows happily; classic cornflower blue.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around April 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
June – August
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
30"
Spacing
9" apart
Type
annual
How to plant Bachelor's Button in zone 7
Direct-sow in early spring — frost-tolerant. Self-sows happily; classic cornflower blue.
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Bachelor's Button peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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