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Agrostemma
Photo: Adornix · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Days to germination7.5–14 days

“7-14 days at 60-70°F (16-21°C)” — How to Grow Agrostemma (Corn-Cockle) | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Germination temperature60–70 °F

“60-70°F (16-21°C)” — How to Grow Agrostemma (Corn-Cockle) | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Height24–36 in

“Plant Height: 24–36"” — Purple Queen - Agrostemma Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Ready when1 to 2 flowers in a spray are open

“Fresh - 1 to 2 flowers in a spray are open.” — How to Grow Agrostemma (Corn-Cockle) | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Toxicitythe seeds are genuinely poisonous

“The seed is genuinely poisonous — it is what made this plant a menace in old bread flour.” — Agrostemma Seeds: How to Grow Corn Cockle (2026)

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