Agrostemma, Corncockle
Agrostemmagithago 'Milas'

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Agrostemma (ag-roh-STEM-uh)
Species: githago (GITH-uh-go)
Cultivar: Milas

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored