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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: seed may benefit from a 3 month cold stratification

Native to: American Samoa, EU, Europe, western Asia

Introduced to: Canada, North America, United States

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Knautia arvensisKnautia arvensis

Blue Buttons, Field Scabiosa, Field Scabious

In Stock: 0.037 lb (Total:0.037lb)

Knautia arvensis

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0.04 lb

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

84,498

Quantity:

0.04 lb

Collected in:

Germany

Crop year:

2016

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1823682

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: seed may benefit from a 3 month cold stratification

Native to: American Samoa, EU, Europe, western Asia

Introduced to: Canada, North America, United States

Native

Introduced

Discover the charm and resilience of Knautia arvensis, popularly known as Blue Buttons, Field Scabiosa, or Field Scabious. This captivating perennial, native to Europe and temperate Asia, showcases lilac to purple blooms that captivate gardeners and pollinators alike. Growing between 10 inches to 3 ft tall, this striking plant thrives in grassy areas and dry soils, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance, naturalistic gardens.

Blue Buttons grace your garden from May to August with its rounded flowerheads, each measuring 0.5-1.5 inches in diameter, composed of numerous small florets. Its sturdy stems, adorned with softly bristly, hairy leaves, enhance its textured allure. The plant's deep taproot and clump-forming nature ensure resilience, even in challenging conditions.

Not just a visual delight, Knautia arvensis serves as a crucial food source for species like the marsh fritillary and the narrow-bordered bee hawk moth. Historically, it was renowned for treating skin conditions, an homage to its name's Latin roots. Perfect for roadsides, meadows, and field margins, Knautia arvensis is particularly abundant in areas with chalk bedrock. Add this timeless botanical beauty to your landscape, and enjoy the vibrant, ecological harmony it brings.