The Yellow Cornflower produces yellow flowers that can be used as both cut and dried flowers. It has a high ornamental value.

Centaurea macrocephala sometimes needs some extra support during flowering. The plant attracts bees and butterflies.

The Yellow Cornflower loses its leaves in winter, but is very winter hardy.

Centaurea macrocephala likes a spot in the sun or partial shade and requires slightly moist soil, but has few demands on the soil type.

Cutting away faded flowers promotes the development of new flower buds.