Centaurea dealbata is a clump-forming perennial Cornflower, commonly known as Bachelors Buttons. It bears an abundance of lavender-pink flowers from midsummer, irresistible to butterflies & pollinating insects. Centaurea dealbata quickly forms dense clumps of large, ornately cut foliage. Planted en masse they knit together to form fabulous swathes of ground cover. A fuss-free perennial thats perfect for herbaceous borders, cottage gardens & wildlife areas.