Corncockle - Agrostemma githago

b103 (Agrostemma githago)

Agrostemma githago. Formerly a common sight in cornfields, but nowadays rare. Black seed, poisonous. Flowers in June if sown in spring, or in June if sown in autumn. Flowers purple, height ca. 50-100 cm.

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Variety-specific characteristics

Lifespan annual or biennial
Agrostemma githago
Seed spacing in the row 25 cm
Seed spacing between the row 20 cm
Sowing depth 1 cm