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Although blue is the most common colour; white, red, pink and purple varieties are also available. How to grow cornflowers Cultivation Choose the right location: Echinacea prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Make sure to choose a location that gets at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day, and avoid planting in areas with heavy, poorly draining soil. Tough as nails, Echinacea, commonly known as Coneflower, is a wonderful addition to the landscape with its brightly colored blossoms to be enjoyed over a long flowering season. Simple to grow, mostly trouble-free, and thriving on neglect, Echinacea is a reliable performer that is tolerant to almost everything.

Water correctly: Echinacea is drought-tolerant once established but requires regular watering during the first growing season to help it establish roots. Water deeply once a week or more often during hot, dry weather. KPÖ". www.kpoe.at (in German). Archived from the original on 25 March 2018 . Retrieved 24 March 2018. Beneficial, wasplike soldier beetles may appear in August. They feed on insect eggs and larvae and pollinate plants. Do not harm them. Learn more about insects that help out around the garden.In some countries, in fact, Cornflowers are on the endangered list of native plants due to its rapid disappearance in the wild. High phosphorus fertilization in mid-summer will increase flower production. Mulching is recommended to prevent drying out of the soil and exposure of the root system to the sun. [23] Pests and diseases [ edit ] Dig over the planting area, incorporating lots of organic matter – such as compost or planting compost, especially if the soil is heavy clay or light, well-drained sandy soil. Dig a good sized hole big enough to easily accommodate the rootball. Aphids: These small, soft-bodied insects can be found on the stems and leaves of the plant. They can be removed with a strong stream of water or treated with insecticidal soap or a neem oil solution. While Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor’s button, is primarily valued for its attractive flowers, its leaves can also be used for other purposes. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads or as a cooked green vegetable. They have a slightly bitter taste and are high in vitamins A and C, as well as minerals such as potassium and calcium.

This annual herbaceous plant is treasured for its attractive blue, pink, white, or purple flowers that bloom in the summer. Regular deadheading of spent flowers can encourage the plant to produce more blooms and extend the blooming period. Blue cornflower was an important national symbol of Prussia. The story goes that Queen Louise of Prussia, fleeing Berlin and hiding from the forces of Napoleon, hid her children in a field of blue cornflowers. When Wilhelm, one of her children, later became the king of Prussia and emperor of Germany, he proclaimed the cornflower the national emblem of the country. With it, this flower’s meaning also became strength and courage, resilience and freedom. Cornflowers (bachelor button) were first discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun. His death occurred in 1340 B.C. Thus, these flowers have had great cultural value since then. Even today, these flowers are used to honor the dead. The specific species that was discovered in the tomb was Centaurea cyanus. Learn the best practices for wildflower planting with expert tips from the 'Seed Man' All About Cornflower: Origins and Uses

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Boosting the immune system: Echinacea is commonly used to support the immune system and may help reduce the duration and severity of colds, flu, and other infections. In 1540, the blooms were featured in a tapestry, with the coat of arms of Emperor Charles V of Habsburg. They became the French flower of Remembrance in 1926, called bleuet de France, symbolizing the nation’s solidarity with people who died in war. Nowadays, the cornflower is regarded as the national flower of Germany, as well as the emblems of Estonian political party and Swedish national party. The Cornflower in Use Today Hanf, Martin (1943). "Keimung von Unkrauterun unter verschiedenen Bedingungen im Boden". Landwirtschaftliche Jahrbücher. 93 (2): 169–259. A Symbol of Refinement – Cornflowers are prized for their exotic beauty and deep, vivid color, making them associated with delicacy and elegance. They’re among the few truly blue flowers found in nature, which make them unique and somewhat distinguished. Sanguine purple coneflower ( E. sanguinea): red-purple petals with streaks ( sanguinea, Latin for “blood” refers to streaks in petals; native to southernstates