
Knautia dipsacifolia
Knautia dipsacifolia
Knautia dipsacifolia, known as wood scabious, is a charming European perennial that produces pincushion-like lavender-blue flowers beloved by pollinators. It grows best in partial shade with consistently moist, fertile soil in a temperate garden setting. Divide clumps every few years in spring to maintain vigor and encourage abundant blooming.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Well-Drained
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 5, 2022 by huy HO (cc-by-sa)
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