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Agrostemma 'Alba'
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Corn cockleAnnualFamily: Caryophyllaceae
- Height: 70cmSpread: 30cm
- Hardy
Flower colour:
Pink
Foliage colour:
Silver
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Agrostemma githago 'Alba' is a lovely variety of the summer-flowering annual, corn cockle. It has grey-green leaves and large white flowers. It's easy to grow and well suited to using to fill gaps in the border or as part of a summer container display. It also works well in annual meadow schemed.
For best results sow Agrostemma githago 'Alba' seed in situ in spring, in well-drained soil in full sun. Allow plants to self-seed after flowering.
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Agrostemma ‘Alba’ and wildlife
Agrostemma ‘Alba’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Agrostemma ‘Alba’ poisonous?
Agrostemma ‘Alba’ can be toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
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