Agrostemma Seeds – Corn Cockle

Agrostemma Seeds, also known as Corn Cockle in the United States, produce tall and graceful plants with soft, slender stems and charming pink to purple blooms. These elegant flowers are ideal for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and cut flower arrangements. Agrostemma adds a natural touch to any landscape with its delicate, wind-swaying blossoms and fine-textured foliage. Easy to grow from seed, they thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, offering beautiful color and movement throughout the summer season.

Features:

• Produces tall, slender plants with beautiful pink to purple blooms

• Ideal for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and borders

• Excellent choice for cut flower arrangements

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Low maintenance and easy to grow from seed

• Performs well in full sun and well-drained soil

Specifications:

• Common Name: Corn Cockle

• Botanical Name: Agrostemma githago

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 24 to 36 inches

• Bloom Color: Pink, purple

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Water Needs: Moderate

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: Late winter to early spring (February to April)

  • Outdoor Sowing: After last frost (March to May)

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Bloom Season: Late spring through summer (May to August)

• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart

• Uses: Garden borders, wildflower beds, floral arrangements