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Field Scabious

Knautia arvensis

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

Field Scabious is a hardy wildflower perennial with delicate pincushion-like flowers in lavender-blue or pink, attractive to pollinators and butterflies. It thrives in sunny, dry locations and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Overview

Form: Upright
Growth Rate: moderate
Size: 1.5–3′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy: deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Zone 4aZone 9b

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ColderWarmer

Seasonality

Bloom Season

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment: easy
Maintenance: low
Propagation: seed

Field Scabious

Overview

Tolerances & Soil

Seasonality

Herb

Native Range

Function & Care

Companion Planting

Plants well with

Field Scabious

Overview

Tolerances & Soil

Seasonality

Forest Layer Placement

Herb

Native Range

Function & Care

Companion Planting

Plants well with