Knautia macedonica ‘Thunder and Lightning’
Knautia 'Thunder and Lightning' forms mounds of lush variegated foliage with deep magenta pinchusion flower heads for months on end.
Knautia ‘Thunder and Lightning’ has fully double, deep magenta, pincushion flowers that float above light green leaves edged in creamy white for months on end. The unique, variegated foliage has a sturdy, compact and bushy form on plants that are half the height (or less) of the species. Blooms from early summer to autumn. A dramatic addition to beds, borders and cutting gardens. Large enough for maximum impact in the garden, it is compact enough to be showy in containers. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. A good nectar source for beneficial insects.
Common Name: Crimson Scabious
Family: Dipsacaceae (The Teasel Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Foliage Colour: Variegated - Cream/White
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: No
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Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Among grasses and other perennials in woods and in scrub.
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