Field scabious
Knautia arvensis is a herbaceous, deciduous plant that can grow up to 80 centimeters tall and blooms in Central Europe from May to August.
The flowers are pollinated by honeybees, wild bees, butterflies, and some beetles.
Knautia arvensis grows in meadows, ditches, on embankments, and along roadsides, and thrives best in sunny locations with consistently moist soil.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Perennial herbaceous plant, 30 to 80 centimeters
Poisonous: No
Origin: Asia, Europe, and as an introduced species also in some North American regions (map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Botany
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Name: Knautia arvensis
Categories: Blue & Purple Flowers | Garden plants | Wildflowers |
