Knautia arvensis

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Field scabiousPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Caprifoliaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 30cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full shade, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Field scabious, Knautia arvensis, is an attractive wildflower, bearing pin-cushion-like flowers in the palest lilac, on tall, wiry stems. Perfect for the herbaceous border or a wildflower meadow, its blooms are adored by bees and butterflies. It makes an excellent cut flower.

Grow Knautia arvensis in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

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Knautia ‘Arvensis’ and wildlife

Knautia ‘Arvensis’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Knautia ‘Arvensis’ poisonous?

Knautia ‘Arvensis’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People