Centaurea scabiosa - Greater Knapweed

Greater Knapweed: M, N, P, B, *, Jul-Sept

NATIVE PERENNIAL WILDFLOWER growing to 0.9 m (3ft). Particularly suits dry, calcareous soil. Hardy to zone 4. It is in flower from July to September. Medicinally, once had a very high reputation as an ingredient of the Medieval 'salve', an ointment applied to heal wounds and treat skin infections. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, flies, lepidoptera, self. Produces POLLEN & NECTAR. It is noted for attracting wildlife. SEEDS 1g/£1.55 (sow any time of year)