Knautia

The pincushion-like flowers of knautia are a striking reddish-purple color. They are carried on slender branched stems that weave gracefully among nearby plants. Knautia is ideal for cottage or wild gardens as well as more formal sites. It thrives in well-drained, alkaline soil.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

5-9

Plant Type:

Perennial

Plant Height:

2-3 feet tall

Plant Width:

1-2 feet wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Cut Flowers,Attracts Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Knautia

Knautia macedonica produces deep brownish-maroon pincushion flowers on 2-foot stems in midsummer. The branches weave among other plants and produce interesting combinations. Foliage is mostly basal. Zones 5-9
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Garden Plans

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Summer-Blooming Front Yard Cottage Garden Plan

Plant It With

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Artemisia

The shrubby growth and cut silver foliage of 'Powis Castle' artemisia makes a fine foil for the deep purplish head of knautia in full sun.

Phlox

The pure-white flowers of 'David' phlox highlight knautia's subtle hue toward the end of summer.

False sunflower

False sunflower's single, deep golden-yellow flowers light up the less vibrant flowers of knautia, providing an exciting partnership.

Propagation

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Seed
Stem Cuttings