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It was once worn by bachelors to test if their courting was successful (if the bloom withered quickly the young couple's love was not to last, so they said). But it has also been the symbol of various, mostly progressive, political movements. In our minds, these flowers are as masculine an accessory as a tie, a briefcase, or a derby hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Cornflower, the Bachelor Button can reach heights of 3 feet and is a great cutting flower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Art Pack","offer_id":31221301641261,"sku":"ap_bachelor_button","price":5.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/Bachelor-Button-Polka-Dot-Mix-vendor-unknown-1630674704.jpg?v=1735580543"},{"product_id":"good-bug-blooms","title":"Good Bug Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eSow this beneficial mix of annuals in the spring. There's always more to do in the garden than we can do alone, so why not invite some little friends to help out? The green lacewing on this pack will love these flowers and reward your generosity by laying eggs in your garden. The eggs will hatch into \"aphid lions,\" their larval stage, which will voraciously devour insect pests. 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The deeply serrated, royal blue florets form intricate, layered blossoms resembling faceted gemstones. Plants grow up to 3' tall and pair especially well with Calendula, Borage, and Coreopsis.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCornflower blue has inspired poetry, the name of a Crayola crayon, and features as a floral motif on collectible Corning Ware. Also known as Knapweed, Blue-Bottle, Star Thistle, and Bachelor's Button. The plants are easy to grow and produce long lasting cut flowers. The petals are edible (with very mild flavor) and can be used to brighten salads and deserts.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCentaurea\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecyanus\u003c\/em\u003e matures quickly. 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