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Produces attractive purple to magenta flowers with distinctive dark markings across the petals.
Purple Agrostemma Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Purple Agrostemma Seeds
Purple Agrostemma, commonly known as Corn Cockle, is an attractive annual flowering plant admired for its delicate purple to magenta flowers and slender, upright stems. Its five-petaled blooms feature distinctive dark markings and create a natural, cottage-garden appearance. This ornamental wildflower is suitable for sunny flower borders, cutting gardens, and meadow-style planting areas. Purple Agrostemma grows easily from seeds in well-drained soil and produces colorful summer flowers. Please note that all parts of the plant, particularly the seeds, are poisonous if eaten.
Purple Flowers
Annual Wildflower
Corn Cockle
Cut Flower Garden
Key Features
Upright Growth Habit
Develops slender, branching stems with narrow green leaves and an elegant upright appearance.
Excellent Cut Flowers
Its graceful stems and colorful blooms make it suitable for fresh floral arrangements and bouquets.
Easy Seed Propagation
Can be grown directly from seeds in sunny locations with suitable, well-drained garden soil.
Product Highlights
Purple to magenta flowers
Distinctive dark petal markings
Attractive annual flowering plant
Narrow green foliage
Suitable for cottage gardens
Beautiful summer flowering
Excellent for cut flower arrangements
Attracts bees and pollinators
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Agrostemma githago |
| Common Name | Corn Cockle; Corncockle |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Flowering Plant |
| Flower Color | Purple to Magenta |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as an annual; seasonal suitability depends on local climate |
| Planting Season | Early Spring; Fall in suitable warmer climates |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors or start indoors approximately 4–5 weeks before the last frost |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–21 days under suitable conditions; varies by seed lot |
| Germination Temperature | 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; avoid excessively rich soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering; maintain suitable moisture during establishment |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 24–36 inches |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–12 inches |
| Plant Safety | Poisonous if eaten; particularly the seeds. Keep away from children, pets, and livestock. |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Planting Time
Sow Purple Agrostemma seeds in early spring when the soil is workable. In suitable warmer climates, fall sowing is also possible for seasonal flowering.
Sow Purple Agrostemma seeds in early spring when the soil is workable. In suitable warmer climates, fall sowing is also possible for seasonal flowering.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Select a sunny garden location with well-drained soil. Remove weeds and loosen the soil before planting. Avoid excessively rich soil, which can encourage weak, floppy growth.
Select a sunny garden location with well-drained soil. Remove weeds and loosen the soil before planting. Avoid excessively rich soil, which can encourage weak, floppy growth.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the seeds directly over the prepared soil and cover lightly with approximately 1/8 inch of soil. Water gently after sowing to keep the growing medium evenly moist.
Scatter the seeds directly over the prepared soil and cover lightly with approximately 1/8 inch of soil. Water gently after sowing to keep the growing medium evenly moist.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Water
Place the growing plants in full sunlight and provide moderate watering during establishment. Avoid waterlogged soil and allow adequate air circulation around the plants.
Place the growing plants in full sunlight and provide moderate watering during establishment. Avoid waterlogged soil and allow adequate air circulation around the plants.
Step 5: Maintain Flowering Plants
Thin seedlings to provide sufficient growing space. Support taller plants if necessary and remove faded flowers to encourage continued flowering. Monitor self-seeding to prevent unwanted spreading. Handle the plants carefully and keep them away from people and animals that might eat them.
Thin seedlings to provide sufficient growing space. Support taller plants if necessary and remove faded flowers to encourage continued flowering. Monitor self-seeding to prevent unwanted spreading. Handle the plants carefully and keep them away from people and animals that might eat them.
Bring Purple Beauty to Your Garden with Agrostemma
Add natural color and graceful movement to your outdoor space with Purple Agrostemma. Its beautiful purple blooms, slender stems, and attractive flowering habit make it a lovely choice for cottage gardens, wildflower displays, and cutting gardens. Grow this annual flower in a sunny location with well-drained soil and enjoy its seasonal ornamental beauty. Remember that the plant is poisonous if eaten and should be grown responsibly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Purple Agrostemma seed germination, planting seasons, and plant safety.
How do you grow Agrostemma githago from seeds?
Agrostemma githago can be grown by directly sowing seeds into prepared garden soil. Sow approximately 1/8 inch deep in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Keep the soil lightly moist during germination. Seeds generally germinate in about 7–21 days under suitable conditions. Thin young seedlings to provide enough room for healthy growth.
When should you plant Corn Cockle seeds?
Corn Cockle seeds are generally sown outdoors in early spring when the soil can be worked. In warmer climates, fall sowing can also be suitable. Choose a sunny planting location with good drainage. The flowering season is generally summer, although timing depends on the planting date and local climate.
Are Agrostemma githago seeds poisonous to humans and pets?
Yes. Agrostemma githago is a poisonous plant, and its seeds are particularly toxic because they contain harmful saponin compounds. Other plant parts can also be harmful if eaten. Do not use these seeds for food or animal feed. Keep the plant and seeds away from children, pets, and livestock, and seek professional medical or veterinary advice if ingestion occurs.