
Common Corncockle
About Common Corncockle
Corn Cockle is an annual herb and weed native to Europe that has naturalized in most of the USA. The stems are hairy with opposite narrow leaves and the flowers are solitary with 5 pink to purple petals that bloom all summer. The plant is becoming rarer due to modern farming practices.
Taxonomy
Agrostemma githago
Agrostemma
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllales
Also known as
Corncockle and cockle

How to care for Common Corncockle

How often to water your Common Corncockle

every 9
Common Corncockle needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Common Corncockle in your home

a window
Common Corncockle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Common Corncockle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Corncockle in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Common Corncockle

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Corncockle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Common Corncockle prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Common Corncockle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Common Corncockle is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Common Corncockle does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growth Pattern
Common Corncockle grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Propagation
The seeds of Common Corncockle can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Common Corncockle
Common Corncockle
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
