FIELD SCABIOUS

Knautia arvensis


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


Habitat: Sunny position. Meadows, wasteland and chalky grassland.

Habit: Height 90 cm.

Flower Colour: Lilac-mauve flowers in June-September.

Planting Time:

Food Plant for: The Crimson Burnet Moth caterpillar & birds like the seeds.

Nectar Plant for: Bees & butterflies.


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