Knautia macedonica 'Thunder & Lightning'

Variegated Crimson Scabious

Zone 4 - 9

This new introduction has lovely variegated foliage which provides a dramatic contrast to the deep crimson-maroon, pincushion blooms. Very long flowering perennial which will bloom all summer long right up to hard frost if deadheaded once in a while. Very effective in a group planting. Easy to grow in a sunny location with average, well-drained soil. Great cut flower. Visited by hummingbirds and butterlies. Compact, dwarf from. Deer resistant. HEIGHT: 30-40 cm SPREAD: 40-50 cm

1 gallon container size

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