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.
