Agrostemma Purple Queen

Elegant Purple Cut Flowers for Early Season: Agrostemma Purple Queen

Discover the elegant beauty of Agrostemma Purple Queen (*Agrostemma githago*), an annual prized for its silky, speckled purple blooms. These delicate 1 to 2-inch flowers grow in graceful sprays atop slender, willowy gray stems, making them an exquisite choice for early-season cut flower production. Their airy and refined appearance adds a touch of sophistication to any bouquet. These easy-to-grow plants thrive in cool growing conditions, making them ideal for spring and early summer blooms.

Key Features

• Elegant, silky, speckled purple flowers
• Grows in graceful sprays on willowy gray stems
• Excellent for early-season cut flower production
• Prefers and performs best in cool weather
• Easy to grow from seed
• Adds a unique texture to floral arrangements
• Also known as Corn Cockle

Growing Information

Days to Germination: 7-14 days at 60-70°F (16-21°C)
Sowing (Direct Seed Recommended): Sow directly outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about 1/8 inch deep. Thin seedlings to stand 6-9 inches apart when the first true leaves appear. For earlier blooms, start seeds indoors 4-5 weeks before the last expected frost, transplanting carefully to avoid root disturbance. Sow at 2-3 week intervals until midsummer for a continuous supply of blooms. Agrostemma performs best in cool weather and typically blooms from July to August from an early May sowing.

Light Preference: Full sun
Plant Height: 24-36 inches
Plant Spacing: 6-9 inches
Hardiness Zones: Annual
Harvest: For fresh cut flowers, harvest when 1 to 2 flowers in a spray are open.

Soil Requirements

Prefers rich, well-drained soil.