Common Corncockle Seeds - Flower Plant

Common Corncockle is a traditional wildflower admired for its delicate pink to purple cup-shaped blooms and fine grassy foliage. The plant creates a soft meadow-like effect in gardens and is often used in cottage gardens, wildflower mixes, and naturalized landscapes. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and blooms beautifully through the cool to warm season. Ideal for pollinator gardens and natural-style planting.

Features

• Delicate pink-purple wildflower blooms
• Cottage garden meadow-style plant
• Attracts bees and pollinators
• Fine soft ornamental foliage
• Easy naturalized wildflower variety
• Ideal for borders and flower mixes
• Traditional heirloom wildflower

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Agrostemma githago
• Common Name (US): Corncockle
• Seed Type / Variety: Wildflower Flowering Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual flowering plant
• USDA Zones: 3-10 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: September-November or February-April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-20 days in cool, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 1-3 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 6-10 inches apart