Montana Lavender Clay Corn

Zea mays 'Montana Lavender Clay Corn'

VegetablePoaceae

Montana Lavender Clay Corn
Edible
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size5 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerFood garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Montana Lavender Clay Corn' (Zea mays 'Montana Lavender Clay Corn') is a vegetable for food gardens, borders, and containers. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. The tall stalks reach about 60 inches, and the blooms attract butterflies and bees.

Pairs well with Sunflower, Cucumber, and Nasturtium.