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Knautia arvensis
Field Scabious
Caprifoliaceae
Height
30 - 40 cm
Flower colour
lilac
Flowering time
July - August
Foliage colour
gray-green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, sandy, moderately fertile
pH
neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Europe, Asia
Knautia is a genus of 9 species in the family, Capryfoliaceae. One species is native to iceland (*).
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown in January - February.
Seed just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination, which can be slow.
Grows best in well drained, alkaline soil in a sunny position. Native to a few places in Iceland.
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