In our trials, this has proven to be a truly striking perennial with incredibly showy variegated foliage and a long bloom time. Light green leaves shaped like lightning bolts are outlined with creamy yellow to white margins which remain all season.
Deep reddish purple, rounded flowers about the size of a quarter appear atop wiry stems above the contrasting foliage from early summer into fall.
This variety has a similar compact habit as ‘Mars Midget’ and is shorter than the species.
Height:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
16.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Purple-red shades
Foliage Color:
Variegated
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Rebloomer Long Blooming Continuous Bloom
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Knautia prefers full sun and moderately fertile to lean soil that is slightly alkaline. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant. Knautia flowers are excellent in fresh bouquets.
Height:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
16.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Purple-red shades
Foliage Color:
Variegated
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Rebloomer Long Blooming Continuous Bloom
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Knautia prefers full sun and moderately fertile to lean soil that is slightly alkaline. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant. Knautia flowers are excellent in fresh bouquets.
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