Knautia arvensis | Field Scabiosa Mattus be it timber

be it timber

this very pretty Peruvian Lily has lavender flowers with black whiskers and a pale lemon throat

A great cut flower that is also loved by butterflies

which means that the more northern areas of New Zealand are probably too warm for it to grow well

This variety of yarrow has pretty soft lemon flowers that fade to cream

Knautia arvensis | Field Scabiosa Mattus be it timberKnautia arvensis is a perennial Scabiosa that has masses of lilac pink coloured pincushion flowers that are about 3 4cm across which blooms early summer right through into autumn. If it likes where you have positioned it, you will find that this floriferous plant will self sow. Preferred growing conditions are medium moisture but well drained in full sun. Once established Knautia are quite drought tolerant. An excellent cut flower that also looks