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Agrostemma corn cockle is a weed found in grain crops but it also produces a lovely flower and, if properly managed, can make a delightful addition to a flower garden. Corn cockle flowers are annuals but reseed readily, adding lovely lavender tones to a wildflower garden.
- What does corn cockle look like?
- Are corn cockles poisonous?
- How do you grow agrostemma from seed?
- How do you grow corn cockles?
- What does yellow rattle look like?
- When should I plant Corncockle?
What does corn cockle look like?
Corncockle is around a metre tall and covered with fine hairs. It has few branches and they are each tipped with a single, deep-pink to purple scentless flower. Flowers are 25 mm to 50 mm across and each petal bears 2 or 3 discontinuous black lines. The leaves are pale green and are 45mm to 145mm long.
Are corn cockles poisonous?
The corn-cockle contains noxious acids and toxins and just a pinch of the seeds, around 3g, is known to be able to kill a horse. ... All parts of the plant are poisonous and contain glycoside githagin and agrostemnic acid - which can cause various illnesses and even death to animals and humans.
How do you grow agrostemma from seed?
Agrostemma - Key Growing Information
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended) - As soon as the soil can be worked. Sow 1/8" deep. Thin to stand 6-9" apart when first true leaves appear. Transplant - Sow 4-5 weeks before last frost.
How do you grow corn cockles?
Growing Corn Cockle
Sow seeds in full sun in tilled average soil. You can direct sow in early spring or start them indoors at least six weeks before the date of the last frost. Thin plants to 12 inches (31 cm.) apart and apply a light mulch around the base of the seedlings to prevent competitive weeds.
What does yellow rattle look like?
Yellow-rattle has yellow, tube-like flowers protruding from an inflated, green calyx, which appear May to September. It has serrated leaves with heavy, dark veins, which sprout opposite each other all the way up the stem. Its stems have black spots.
When should I plant Corncockle?
Corncockle is easily grown, but its seed is short-lived once planted in the soil so it's best to sow in spring. Sow seed either in pots to plant out in early summer, or sow directly into the soil where you want plants to flower. Sunny spots with well-drained soil are best.
