Zea mays Field of Dreams - Ornamental corn

Zea mays Field of Dreams - Ornamental corn

Zea Field of Dreams
ornamental corn

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A large annual grass that is very interesting initially for its decorative foliage, striped with white, green, and pink. It reaches a height of 1.50 m in one season on a ground surface of only 30 cm. It produces small edible corn spikes, with brown-black grains, which can also be used for decoration. This plant appreciates the sun, fertile soil, and water.

Height at maturity

1.50 m

Exposure

Sun

Germination time (days)

14 days

Sowing method

Sowing under cover

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Sowing period March to May

JAN J

FEB F

MAR M

APR A

MAY M

JUN J

JUL J

AUG A

SEP S

OCT O

NOV N

DEC D

Flowering time July to October

JAN J

FEB F

MAR M

APR A

MAY M

JUN J

JUL J

AUG A

SEP S

OCT O

NOV N

DEC D

Description

The 'Field of Dreams' Ornamental Corn, known by its Latin name Zea mays, is a tall annual grass with highly ornamental foliage striped with green, white, and pink. It produces tiny corn cobs from summer to autumn. In autumn, they can be cut or dried to make beautiful and unique small bouquets. Reaching 1.50 m in a year, this plant appreciates sunlight, fertile soil, and water. It structures flower beds and adds colour for a season.

Zea mays is a tropical annual plant with running roots from the poaceae family. Native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, and southern Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and Brazil, it was the staple food of the indigenous peoples before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. This plant grows very rapidly, reaching a height of 1.50 m and a width of 30 cm in one season. It has a single, thick, woody stem composed of several internodes measuring 15 to 20 cm, with only one leaf per node. Each leaf is inserted alternately on both sides of the stem. The large lanceolate leaves are arched and waxy and measure up to 8 cm wide and 80 cm long. In the 'Field of Dreams' variety, they show parallel veins and their colour is light green, pink, and white. In spring and early summer, male flower panicles and axillary female inflorescences of the same size appear. These are followed by small cobs. The grains are brown-purple to black. They are edible and can be used to make popcorn.

Ornamental Corn will find a place in ornamental gardens as well as in vegetable gardens or large pots. Combine it with lower flowering annual plants in pink or white. Plant several stems along the border to create a structured and colourful background. It is easy to cut the plant, leaving only a few leaves, and dry it upside down in a cool and airy place. The cobs are ready to be harvested when the leaves start to change colour. Easy to sow in a greenhouse or directly in the ground, and can even be done by children.

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Cultivation of sweet corn: sowing, planting, harvesting

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Modified the 4 August 2025 by Aurélien 12 min.

Cultivation of sweet corn: sowing, planting, harvesting

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Sweet <a href="https://www.promessedefleurs.ie/vegetable-gardens/vegetables-by-variety/sweetcorn.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">corn</a>, a cereal grown as a vegetable, is quite uncommon in vegetable gardens. Nevertheless, its grains, which can be yellow, white, or purple, are delicious. They are harvested before full ripeness to ensure they remain tender, sweet, and not farinose. Popcorn, on the other hand, is grown specifically for making popcorn, with its spike harvested at full ripeness. In France, we have a very limited selection of varieties to grow. One traditional variety of sweet corn is 'Golden Bantam', renowned for its excellent flavour and ease of cultivation due to its early maturity. It is now common to find mini spikes that can be eaten whole, so why not try 'Snobaby'? And for your annual popcorn supplies, consider growing this amazing variety with red grains aptly named 'Fraise'. The cultivation of sweet corn and popcorn mainly takes place in the south-west of France, as the growing conditions are more suitable. However, do not hesitate to grow it throughout France; it is a crop that will adapt well to the vegetable garden and will present far fewer problems than in a monoculture field. In terms of preferences, a loose, rich soil, plenty of sun, and water will suffice to satisfy corn. Sowing corn is primarily done in situ, as soon as the soil is sufficiently warm, in May. It can also be done under cover to hasten growth in cooler regions or simply to stagger the harvests in summer. Maintenance involves watering and hilling to ensure its roots develop harmoniously. Finally, it loves to be associated with squashes and beans.

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Plant habit

Flowering

Flowering time July to October

Inflorescence Spike

Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual

Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m

Spread at maturity 30 cm

Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Zea

Cultivar

Field of Dreams

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

ornamental corn

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 21313

Planting and care

Sow from March to May under cover in seed trays, pots or in open ground in rows. Germination takes 14 days at 21°C. After emergence, transplant the young plants when they are large enough to handle, or thin out if sown directly in open ground. Maintain a distance of 50 cm between each plant. Cultivation: Maize has a running and shallow root system. It adapts to a wide variety of soils, even clay or limestone, but fertile. It is a water-loving plant that requires full sun.

Sowing period

Sowing period March to May

Sowing method Sowing under cover

Germination time (days) 14 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow

Type of use Back of border, Free-standing, Vegetable garden

Ease of cultivation Beginner

Exposure Sun

Soil pH Any

Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, well-drained, fertile