Corn Cockle 'Purple Queen'

Agrostemmagithago

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Agrostemma (ag-roh-STEM-uh)
Species
githago (GITH-uh-go)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Merced, California

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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Merced, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | neutral

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