Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight'

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ScabiousPerennialFamily: Caprifoliaceae

Flower colour:

Black

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

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

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight' has fully double, pin cushion flower heads which are as near to black as can be. They make good cut flowers and will no doubt cause interest because of their haunting colour. Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight' is an excellent filler for the mixed border, flowering in summer.

For best results, grow Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight' in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

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Scabiosa ‘Black knight’ and wildlife

Scabiosa ‘Black knight’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Scabiosa ‘Black knight’ poisonous?

Scabiosa ‘Black knight’ 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

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