Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) plants
Price range: £1.25 through £3.95
Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) is a striking native perennial wildflower that produces large, rich purple flower heads from July to September. Its bold blooms and sturdy stems bring height, colour, and structure to wildflower meadows, grasslands, and natural planting schemes.
This species prefers dry, well-drained soils and thrives in full sun. It naturally occurs on chalk grasslands, limestone slopes, roadside verges, and field margins throughout the UK. Consequently, it is an excellent choice for meadow restoration, habitat creation, and conservation projects.
The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and many other pollinating insects during late summer. In addition, the long flowering season provides a dependable food source when many earlier wildflowers have finished blooming. Its distinctive seed heads also add visual interest and support seed-eating birds later in the year.
Our Greater Knapweed 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 | Greater Knapweed |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Centaurea Scabiosa |
| Height | 40 – 90cm |
| Flowering Time | June – September |
| Colour | Purple |
| Management | The Greater Knapweed plant does best in dry alkaline soils. It will cope in a garden border and needs cut back each year. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
| Size | 110cc, 65cc, 99cc, 9cm pot |
