Common Knapweed

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Quantity 1 Bare-root Plant 5 Bare-rooted Plants

Dispatched when ready (Late Aug–Mid Oct)

Centaurea nigra

Pengaled Smaller than its cousin Centaurea scabiosa this perennial is common in grassland meadows throughout Britain. With purple flowers appearing in late summer into autumn it is loved by insects when in flower and birds when seeding, particularly goldfinches.

Supplied as Bare-root Plants (sent without pots, with roots carefully prepared for planting)

Growing Information

Flowering Period: Summer

Colour: Purple

Height: 40–80 cm

Position: Full Sun

Soil: Well-drained

Naturalising: Excellent

Wildlife Value: Pollinator value: Excellent. One of Britain's best native wildflowers for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Native Status: Native

Suitable For: Meadows, Wildlife Gardens

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