Field Scabious. A clump-forming perennial with dull green leaves and bluish lilac pincushion flowerheads. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Knautia arvensis
A clump-forming perennial with dull green leaves and bluish lilac pincushion flowerheads.
Additional information
| Generic | Knautia |
|---|---|
| Species | arvensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Field Scabious |
| Flower Colour | blue, lilac |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Dipsacaeae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Meadow |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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