Bachelor button, black boy

Crimson-black, 2 in. double thistle-like flowers in late spring and early summer. In mild summer areas Black Boy bachelor's button will continue to flower until September when old blooms are removed.
Flowers attract butterflies, are superb additions to fresh or dried arrangements. Black Ball bachelor's button plants are deer resistant and grow to 24-36 in. tall. Sow seeds in fall in mild winter areas, and early spring everywhere.