Agrostemma githago (Corncockle)
search
  • Agrostemma githago (Corncockle)

Agrostemma githago

Corncockle

Description

A very showy, upright annual, that grows up to 80cm tall, and 40cm wide.

In the summer months elegant silky striped purple flowers are borne on tall willowy stems. The perfect cut flower for vases.

Suits a full sun position, in well-draining soil.

Works well in a large container with other annuals, or in a cottage garden flower meadow. Attracts birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects!

Features

Also known as
Corncockle
Type
Annual
Habit
Upright
Height
60cm - 80cm
Width
30cm - 50cm
Flower Colour
Purple
Flowering Time
Summer
Light
Full sun to part shade
Foliage Colour
Green
Comments (0)
No customer reviews for the moment.