Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) Plant

Producing magenta and white petals, interspersed with rich indigo veins, these tall, hairy stems of summertime splendour make for a magical meadow flower, especially planted alongside poppies or ox-eye daisies.

• Type: Annual 
• Height: 60-120cm.
• Flowers: June-August
• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, sandy
• Light Requirement: Full sun
• Natural Habitat: Grasslands, roadsides
• Also known as: Cat’s Eyes, Kiss-Me-Quick