Knautia macedonica 'Thunder and Lightning'
Knautia 'Thunder and Lightning' forms mounds of lush variegated foliage with deep magenta pinchusion flower heads for months on end.
Description:
Knautia 'Thunder and Lightning' has fully double, deep magenta, pincushion flowers that float above light green leaves edged in creamy white for months on end. The unique, variegated foliage has a sturdy, compact and bushy form on plants that are half the height (or less) of the species. Blooms from early summer to autumn. A dramatic addition to beds, borders and cutting gardens. Large enough for maximum impact in the garden, it is compact enough to be showy in containers. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. A good nectar source for beneficial insects.
Common Name: Crimson Scabious
Family: Dipsacaceae (The Teasel Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Among grasses and other perennials in woods and in scrub.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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