Knautia 'Thunder and Lightning'
Knautia 'Thunder and Lightning' is an eye-catching perennial, admired for its striking variegated foliage and vibrant blooms. The plant’s deeply lobed, dark green leaves are edged with creamy white margins, creating a bold contrast that lasts throughout the growing season. In summer, it produces vivid magenta pincushion-like flowers held on tall, wiry stems.
Reaching a height of approximately 60 to 70 cm, this upright plant is perfect for adding vertical interest to borders, cottage gardens, or wildlife-friendly planting schemes. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. Knautia 'Thunder and Lightning' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing good tolerance to drought once established.
This low-maintenance perennial is ideal for gardeners looking to add a long-flowering, reliable plant to their garden, combining attractive foliage and bold flowers for a dynamic display.
Common NameMacedonian Scabious
Approx Height (10 yrs.)60-90 cm (24-36")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline, Acid
AspectSun, Semi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Cut FlowerCut Flower
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Butterfly FriendlyButterfly Friendly
Flower ColourRed, Purple
Plant TypeHerbaceous
