Field Scabious
Knautia arvensis
Non-foodZones 4–8herb
Knautia arvensis, commonly known as field scabious, is a herbaceous perennial species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family Caprifoliaceae.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 0.8 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
pollinatorinsectarywildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seeddivisioneasy
When: Sow spring
Lilac pincushion flowers adored by bees and hoverflies; good on dry, chalky ground.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.