Field Scabious

Knautia arvensis

flower

Bees

Bumblebees Attracts butterflies

Butterflies

About

One of the best EU wildflowers for bumblebees. Long flowering season June–October. Lilac-blue pincushion flowers. Seeds benefit from cold stratification.

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low
Spacing

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Soil notes

Well-draining, chalky, alkaline — dislikes wet heavy soil

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About

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