£3.30 – £6.30
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:
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 types
Greater knapweed can also be included in our bees and butterflies plug plant collection
| Size | 9cm pot, 6 plug plants, 1.5lt pot |
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