Pin cushion-like, 2", round flowers have brilliant ruby-red petals and white stamens. Butterflies love to drink their sweet nectar.
Knautia has a bushy habit, making it an ideal filler plant in the flower border. 'Mars Midget' is an improvement over the species. It is very long blooming from early summer into fall.
Height:
16.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Rebloomer Long Blooming Continuous Bloom
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Knautia prefers full sun and moderately fertile to lean soil that is slightly alkaline. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant. Though it does tend to self-sow, this is beneficial because it otherwise tends to be short-lived. Knautia is excellent for cutting.
Height:
16.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Rebloomer Long Blooming Continuous Bloom
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Knautia prefers full sun and moderately fertile to lean soil that is slightly alkaline. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant. Though it does tend to self-sow, this is beneficial because it otherwise tends to be short-lived. Knautia is excellent for cutting.
