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Lesser Knapweed

Wild flower
(Centaurea nigra )

A common tall purple flowering plant abundant throughout most unmanaged grasslands. Soft, purple thistle like flowers make it easily recognisable.

Uses

Wildflower Mixtures

Sowing Rate

n/a

Persistence

Perennial

Sowing Period

April to September

Yield Potential

n/a

Management

Easily established from seed. Produces strong, competitive growth that’s very popular with insects.

Additional Info

Key part of any wildflower mixture as it will attract butterflies, bumblebees, honey bees and hoverfly.

You can buy Lesser Knapweed or in the following Mixtures:

Specie Rich Grassland - Basic

Schemes: Creation of Species Rich Grassland, EFA Margins & GS8
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Specie Rich Grassland - Diverse

Schemes: Creation of Species Rich Grassland, EFA Margins, GS8 & GS14
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Bee Mixture

Scheme: AB1 & AHL1
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Flower Rich Margin

Scheme: AB8 & IPM2
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