Corn: Zea mays 'Bloody Butcher'
Botanical name: Zea mays 'Bloody Butcher'
Common name: corn
also known as (maize, sweet corn, Indian corn, mealie)
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Soil: | dry, acidic, sand |
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Zones: | 8a thru 10b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Attributes: |
edible, drought tolerant |
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description for "Corn: Zea mays 'Bloody Butcher'"
'Bloody Butcher' is a 100-110 day heirloom dent corn grown since the mid-1800's produces large, ornamental 8 to 12-inch ears of deep red with darker accents. Bloody Butcher is very popular for fall decorations and also good for flour, cornmeal and even corn-on-the-cob if picked when young. Sturdy stalks grow a majestic 8 to 12-feet tall and produce 2 or more ears per stalk. Drought tolerant and disease resistant. Plant in full sun in fertile soil. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Zea mays is native to Mexico and Guatemala.