Knautia arvensis 'Field Scabious' Flowers Seed Field Scabious Wildflower of Britain and IrelandKnautia arvensis is an attractive native perennial herb of well drained grassland. It can be found throughout Europe in meadows, rough pasture, hedgerows and verges. With bluish-lilac, honeycomb-like flowerheads and pink anthers, depending on conditions the slender stems can grow up a metre tall and are sparsely branched with hairy green leaves.Sowing: Sow in spring or autumn Seeds are best sown directly where they are to flower in prepared ground in autumn but can also be sown into pots and placed in a coldframe in spring. Germination is usually around 2 to 4 weeks at around 18 to 21°C (65 to 70°F). but can occasionally be erratic.Sowing Direct: Sow thinly, 6mm (¼in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart, directly where they are to grow, in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially in dry periods. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings until they are finally 30cm (12in) apart in spring.Sowing Indoors: Fill pots with good, well draining seed compost (John Innes or similar). Stand the pots in water to moisten then drain. Sow 1.5mm (1/16 inch) deep. Cover seed lightly with a fine sprinkling of sieved soil. Place in a coldframe or similar. Make sure that the compost is kept moist but not wet. Acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in summer. Space the plants 30 to 60cm (12 to 24in) apart and water regularly, especially in dry periods.Plant DescriptionLife Cycle: PerennialFamily: PolemoniaceaeOrigin: Northern HemisphereSpecial Features: White flowering form of this popul
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