In the quest to convert my sterile grass lawn into an ecologically sound landscape, I’ve learned that few plants are as effective, or as lovely, as purple coneflower. Simple, yet well-defined, ...

Cornflower, also known as bachelor's button, is a hardy annual wildflower that features charming double blooms, each about 1 1/2 inches wide, resembling tiny carnations. This resilient plant thrives ...

Beautiful time-lapse of a cornflower blue (Bachelor's Button), growing from a seed to blossoms. A bachelor button seed was sown in a pot with potting-mix. With regularly watering, the seedling shown ...