Cornflower
-Inherent characters-
The German national flower.In Germany,it is custom of unmarried person to wear this flower in the buttonhole.Originally,"Yaguruma-So" referred to another species, but now it is a common name for this plant.The genus name Centaurea is named after the centaur,who healed his wounds with the leaves of this plant, according to Greek myths.
-Scientific name-
Centaurea cyanus ( Dwarf Mixed )
-Common name-
Cornflower, Bluebottle,
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names 　 Waisei-Yaguruma-sou,Kon-Furawa, Yaguruma-Giku
Family 　 Compositae
Origin 　 Europe
Horticultural classification 　 Annual
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan 　 All
What color is it?
Flower 　

Leaf 　
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
　 　 　 　
　 　 　 　 　 　
What size is it?
Plant height 　 30cm
Flower diameter 　 2-4cm
Inflorescence diameter 　 　
Inflorescence length