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Knautia macedonica (Macedonian scabious)

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Species
K. macedonica is an upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with slender, branched, leafy stems, pinnately lobed basal leaves and a profusion of long-lasting, dark red flowerheads in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.75 m 0.5 m 2-5 years
2 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in a moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Prairie planting

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Spreading

Native to

Serbia, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back after flowering.

Propagation methods

Seed, Basal cuttings

Pests

Aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Sow spores or seeds as soon as ripe on moist compost

Remove faded flowers stems in autumn (optional)

Take basal cuttings

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