Knautia arvensis - Field scabious

Field scabious (Knautia arvensis) is a very cold-hardy perennial herb of Europe east to the Caucasus and western Siberia, found in meadows and pastures, usually on dry, limestone soils. It is an important nectar and pollen source for bees and butterflies.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Attracting bees¹
• Wildlife habitat¹

Footnotes

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