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Greater Knapweed
Centaurea scabiosa
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A showy perennial wildflower with purple-pink thistle-like flower heads and deeply cut, gray-green foliage. Attractive to bees and butterflies, thriving in sunny, dry conditions with minimal care.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation