Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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Pin cushion-like, 2", round flowers have brilliant ruby-red petals and white stamens. Butterflies love to drink their sweet nectar.
Knautia has a bushy habit, making it an ideal filler plant in the flower border. 'Mars Midget' is a tremendous improvement over the species. It blooms from early summer into fall.
Introducer: Jelitto Seeds
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
16 Inches
Spread:
12-15 Inches
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Early summer
Midsummer
Late summer
Early fall
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Eclectic
Knautia prefers full sun and moderately fertile to lean soil that is slightly alkaline. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant. Though it does tend to self-sow, this is beneficial because it otherwise tends to be short-lived. Knautia is excellent for cutting.