#KNAUTIA THUNDER AND LIGHTNING FULL#

Tall and branching, wiry stems bear loads of small, reddish-purple pincushion flowers throughout the early summer and into the fall. This new variegated selection forms a low mound of light green leaves outlined in creamy-white. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. A terrific long-blooming perennial for any well-drained sunny area. Thunder and Lightning Scabious is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It prefers to grow in average to dry locations, and dislikes excessive moisture.

#KNAUTIA THUNDER AND LIGHTNING FULL#

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Knautia Thunder & Lightning - Common name: Field Scabiosa - Dark magenta pincushion flowers atop wiry stems add bold color to captivating variegated foliage. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 3 years. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. The contrasting foliage has deep purple, round. Thunder and Lightning Scabious will grow to be about 14 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. Knautia 'Thunder & Lightning' Knautia This striking perennial has very showy, variegated foliage and a long bloom time.

Thunder and Lightning Scabious is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect. Thunder and Lightning Scabious is an open herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Description: Knautia Thunder and Lightning has fully double, deep magenta, pincushion flowers that float above light green leaves edged in creamy white. Its narrow leaves remain grayish green in color with distinctive creamy white edges throughout the season. Thunder and Lightning Scabious features airy hot pink button flowers with purple overtones at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall. This beautiful variety produces stunning gray-green foliage with cream edges contrasting reddish-purple flowers open in succession over several months deadhead to promote new blooms terrific in containers or for edging sunny borders.

Knautia thunder and lightning