DEVIL'S BIT SCABIOUS

Succisa pratensis


TYPE OF PLANT: [BUTTERFLY & BEE NECTAR] [CATERPILLAR FOOD PLANT] [BIRD FOOD PLANT]


Habitat: Partial shade. Wet meadow, marsh, damp woodland, back of shady borders.

Habit: Height up to 90 cm.

Flower Colour: Mauve to pink. Flowers June-October.

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Nectar Plant for: Butterflies and Bees.

Food Plant for: Larvae of Marsh Fritillary. Seed heads eaten by seed eating birds.


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