Common Corncockle
Agrostemma githago
Overview
Common Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows 10-80 cm tall. It has a branching stem with a thick covering of tiny hairs. Its flowers are pink to purple, star-shaped and occurring in clusters towards the top of the stem. The fruit, a long slender pod, contains several seeds with a hard seed coat, which gives the species its alternative name: knawel. It thrives in disturbed soil and is often found on roadsides, waste ground and arable fields near the coast. It is also an important food source for various species of wildlife. Collecting and cultivating Common Corncockle is possible, providing a beautiful flower for your garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Average
Light
full sun, part sun/part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Division, Cutting
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