- Botanical name: Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight'
- Common name: Scabious
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Black
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
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.
How to grow Scabiosa 'Black Knight'
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Plant size
90cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Scabiosa 'Black Knight' poisonous?
Scabiosa 'Black Knight' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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