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  • KNAUTIA
    KNAUTIA
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    KNAUTIA

    Commonly known as Scabious

    An important, long-flowering  insect attractor whose seedheads provide winter food for birds.

    Genus of 40 or more species of scabious-like annuals and perennials from limestone grassland, scrub and woodland in Europe, Caucasus, Russia (Siberia) and North Africa.

    The UK native is the Field scabious, K. arvensis (of the field), also known in the past as Gypsy rose. It is a common plant of dry grassland, waste places and roadsides.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.

    varieties

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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