Agrostemma Species, Common Corn-Cockle, Corncockle
Agrostemmagithago

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Agrostemma (ag-roh-STEM-uh)
Species: githago (GITH-uh-go)

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds