Cockle
Agrostemma githago
Corn cockle is a charming annual wildflower with vivid pink-purple blooms that thrives in well-drained, poor-to-average soils in full sun. Direct sow seeds into the garden in autumn or spring for best germination results, and deadhead spent flowers to prolong the blooming season. Note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, so site it away from areas frequented by children or pets.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days In Dry Spells; Largely Rain-Fed • Water Moderately At The Base; Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 2, 2018 by Jean-René Girardeau (cc-by-sa)
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