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Greater knapweed

£3.90

The Greater knapweed is bigger and blousier than the common knapweed; it is usually pinky-purple and occasionally white. A group of these will look great at the back of a border or in your meadow. It is ideal in poor soil as if the soil is too fertile, it can become too leafy! Therefore for a wildlife garden or a neglected patch, it will be ideal to bring some long lasting Summer colour.

Centaurea scabiosa
Perennial
Purple
Sun
Height : 80cm
Flowering period : June – September
This is a good source of nectar:

Description

The Greater knapweed is bigger and blousier than the common knapweed; it is usually pinky-purple and occasionally white. A group of these will look great at the back of a border or in your meadow. It is ideal in poor soil as if the soil is too fertile, it can become too leafy! Therefore for a wildlife garden or a neglected patch, it will be ideal to bring some long lasting Summer colour.

Wildlife attracted:
Butterflies and moths are especially attracted to the Greater knapweed. Marbled white butterfly in particular will often seek out purple flowers as a favourite. In addition finches are love  the seed heads.
Other features:

In the wild, it is often found in dry, chalky grassland; however it will grow in a whole range of soil typ

Additional information

Size

9cm pot, 6 plug plants, 1lt pot