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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height: 24 inches (60 cm)
Plant Spread: 6 inches (15 cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds: Sow few weeks before last frost
Sow in situ
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Corn Cockle

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got2b On August 27, 2015 Bloomed
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