Knautia arvensis | Field Scabiosa

Knautia arvensis is a perennial Scabiosa that has masses of lilac-pink coloured pincushion flowers that are about 3-4cm across which blooms early summer right through into autumn. If it likes where you have positioned it, you will find that this floriferous plant will self-sow. Preferred growing conditions are medium moisture but well-drained in full sun.

Once established Knautia are quite drought tolerant. An excellent cut flower that also looks great dried.

Suits cottage gardens, naturalistic plantings as well as looking great in the mixed border as well as being suited to a pot. An excellent cut flower loved by bees and butterflies

Clumping habit up to 50cm High x 40cm Wide

Perennial

Pot size; 1 litre