Knautia macedonica
Macedonian scabious
Arresting pom-poms of dark crimson cover this delightful plant for months.
It spreads out from a central rootstock into a many branched bush, each shoot keeps branching to form a wiry network of stems. Every shoot and side-shoot produces a flower. Rather than deadhead, cut down old stems allowing newer stems some room.
They do have a tendency to sprawl so staking will improve their appearance.
In common with all plants of the Scabious genus they are an important nectar source for pollinators. Leave the seed heads on throughout winter for small birds to feed on.
Photo: Blackstem Plants
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Family
Plant type
Hardiness
Height
Spread
Foliage
Flower
Soil
Position
Caprifoliaceae
Hardy perennial
H7
75cm
40cm
Dark green
Crimson
Well drained
Full sun