Knautia (Knautia macedonica)

Light:

Sun or very light shade

Flowering:

Long blooming from summer to frost with deadheading

Soil:

Any well-drained soil. Intolerant of wet winter feet.

Height:

24 to 30 inches

Color:

Intense wine red pincushion-like flowers

Hardiness:

Zone 4

Uses:

Mixed borders. naturalizing. cut flowers

Care:

Undemanding. Forms good size clump and may self sow. Stunning color.

Native:

No