Kent Wildflower Seeds - Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)
£4.00
King of the wildflower meadow, knapweed's ragged, pinky-purple flowers give the appearance of a thistle without the prickles. Knapweed's tousled flowers are rich in nectar and pollen, attracting bees, butterflies and moths. In winter, the architectural seed heads are popular with seed-eating birds such as goldfinches, so be sure to leave them intact!
- Best grown in full sun in heavy clay or chalky soils. Dislikes damp, acid soils.
- Sow February to March or October to November into a prepared seedbed
- Packet dimensions: 8.5 cm x 14 cm
- Pack contains enough to fill a plot measuring 1 square metre
- High pollen and nectar availability to support native insects and other wildlife
- Grown in Kent, England
For a comprehensive guide to growing an abundant flower meadow from seed, read my handy guide.
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