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An attractive little knapweed which is a native wildflower in the UK. The fuzzy purplish-pink flowers are held on wiry, 80cm tall stems from August to October, when not much else is happening in the garden.. The seed heads are straw-like in colour, held above finely cut leaves.
Serratula tinctoria is a valuable nectar source for a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, making it an excellent addition to biodiversity-focused gardens. It is particularly favored by hoverflies and various bee species during its summer blooming period.
Key Companion Plants for Serratula tinctoria; Centaurea jacea (Brown Knapweed), Centaurea scabiosa (Greater Knapweed), and Cirsium dissectum (Meadow Thistle). Moisture-Loving Pairings; Trollius (Globeflower), Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower), and Ligularia.
Woodland Fringe/Perennial Border: Centaurea species, Serratula cichoracea, and Serratula lycopifolia.
This saw-wort likes growing in any reasonable soil in full sun, making it a great addition to a wildflower garden or an informal border.
An attractive little knapweed which is a native wildflower in the UK. The fuzzy purplish-pink flowers are held on wiry, 80cm tall stems from August to October, when not much else is happening in the garden.. The seed heads are straw-like in colour, held above finely cut leaves.
Serratula tinctoria is a valuable nectar source for a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, making it an excellent addition to biodiversity-focused gardens. It is particularly favored by hoverflies and various bee species during its summer blooming period.
Key Companion Plants for Serratula tinctoria; Centaurea jacea (Brown Knapweed), Centaurea scabiosa (Greater Knapweed), and Cirsium dissectum (Meadow Thistle). Moisture-Loving Pairings; Trollius (Globeflower), Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower), and Ligularia.
Woodland Fringe/Perennial Border: Centaurea species, Serratula cichoracea, and Serratula lycopifolia.
This saw-wort likes growing in any reasonable soil in full sun, making it a great addition to a wildflower garden or an informal border.