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Black Knapweed Tortoise plants
Price range: £1.45 through £3.95
Description
Black Knapweed (Centaurea nigra) – Tortoise-Safe Feeding Plant
- All our animal food plants have been grown in organic certified peat free growing media.
- Grown without chemical sprays, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. This means there is not risk of any chemical residue in the plant.
- Our plant list has been generated from the Tortoise Society eating list.
- All our plants are safe and suitable for tortoises to eat.
- Black Knapweed is a natural source of fibre and minerals that supports healthy digestion. Ideal as part of a varied and balanced tortoise diet.
- Easy to grow in pots or outdoors. Prefers full sun to partial shade and regrows well after grazing.
- Growth may slow during colder months.
- Always wash before feeding. Introduce new foods gradually.
Additional information
| Size | 99cc, 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Black Knapweed |
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Centaurea Nigra |
| Height | 40 – 70cm |
| Flowering Time | June – September |
| Colour | Red To Purple |
| Management | 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. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
