White Corncockle
The white Corncockle is very elegant with its beautiful, large creamy white flowers and narrow leaves held on slim stems. This undemanding summer flower is a favourite insect pasture and makes a grand addition to the vegetable and wild gardens. Note: All parts of the plant are poisonous.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Agrostemma gracilisHeight in cm: 50-80Use of flowers: Cut flower, Good for insects and beesFlower colour: whiteVegetation period: annual, Cool Flowers
Origin
Multiplier: Azienda agricola "Sol Ribaldo" / Elia Betrame, Biozüchtergarten / Peggy Giertz, Fleur Couleur / Lies Couckuyt, Heiko Pohl Cerifications: Bioland, Demeter, EU Bio
Cultivation
Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 8Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cmPlanting distance (cm): 20 x 30