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Centaurea scabiosa (Greater Knapweed)
A tall, naturalistic perennial with finely divided foliage and striking, thistle-like flowers in rich purplish-pink. The fringed blooms sit on sturdy, branching stems through summer, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Drought-tolerant once established, it is well suited to meadow-style plantings and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Height: 60–100 cm
Bloom Time: Summer to early autumn
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in moderately fertile to poor soils and tolerates dry conditions
Uses: Meadow planting, wildlife gardens, naturalistic borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens
Centaurea scabiosa (Greater Knapweed)
A tall, naturalistic perennial with finely divided foliage and striking, thistle-like flowers in rich purplish-pink. The fringed blooms sit on sturdy, branching stems through summer, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Drought-tolerant once established, it is well suited to meadow-style plantings and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Height: 60–100 cm
Bloom Time: Summer to early autumn
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in moderately fertile to poor soils and tolerates dry conditions
Uses: Meadow planting, wildlife gardens, naturalistic borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens