Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) plants
Price range: £1.25 through £3.95
Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) is a hardy wildflower that thrives in a variety of habitats. It grows in grasslands, scrub, open woodlands, and along road verges across the UK, though it is less common in northern and western Scotland and western Ireland. The plant produces dainty purple flowers that are rich in nectar. These blooms attract pollinators, especially butterflies such as the Small Skipper and Small Tortoiseshell. Knautia arvensis adds colour, texture, and ecological value to meadows and wildflower-rich landscapes.
Our Field Scabious plants for sale are priced per plant. For orders over 500 plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
| Common Name | Field Scabious |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Knautia Arvensis |
| Height | 25 – 100cm |
| Flowering Time | June – September |
| Colour | Pale Blue To Mauve |
| Management | Field Scabious plants do well in grassland and will cope in a garden border. Does best if cut back in the autumn and often needs a spring cut if in a grassland. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
| Size | 110cc, 65cc, 99cc, 9cm pot |
