Knautia macedonica, Pincushion Flower erosion control and will spread up to

and will spread up to three feet if planted in favorable conditions

very dark green leaves

it is a full shrub during the summer 5 ft T x 5 ft W (1st picture

Unlikely as it might seem

this plant is one tough hombre with only one real requirement — lean

Knautia macedonica, Pincushion Flower erosion control and will spread up toBright magenta pin cushions bob on wiry stems above sage green, fluffy basal leaves. They bloom late spring to autumn frost! Butterflies love the flowers and birds love the seed heads. Drought tolerant! Shorter lived (~3 years) perennial that will seed itself around a dry meadow or your cottage border in a non invasive manner. Fills in around more competitive perennials. Mature size: 1 2 ft T x W Minimum temperature: 30 F