Black Knapweed (Centaurea nigra) plugs plants
Price range: £1.25 through £3.95
Black Knapweed (Centaurea nigra), also known as Common or Lesser Knapweed, is a perennial plant with thistle-like purple flowers. It grows across the British Isles, though it is absent from the northernmost tip of Scotland. The plant thrives in soils of low to moderate fertility, preferring pH levels between 5 and 8. Black Knapweed appears in a wide range of habitats, including pastures, meadows, rock outcrops, wastelands, riverbanks, roadsides, paths, and ungrazed limestone grasslands. Its tall stems and vibrant flowers attract a variety of pollinators, making it an important species for wildlife and a striking addition to wildflower-rich landscapes.
Our Black Knapweed plug plants for sale are priced per plant. This product has a minimum quantity of 10 plug plants. For orders over 500 plug plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
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Black Knapweed generally needs little management. One cut back per year should be enough. It can be easily planted in herbaceous borders. The plant is an attractive nectar source for many butterflies ,e.g. Small Skipper ,Silver Spotted Skipper ,Brimstone ,Chalkhill Blue ,Adonis Blue ,Small Tortoiseshell ,Peacock ,Comma ,Silver-washed Fritillary ,Marbled White and Meadow Brown. |
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