Knautia macedonica, Pincushion Flower erosion control Shades of orange and red

Shades of orange and red take over the leaves in fall

Early to late spring

It performs well in a sunny

becomes fissured with age

This is a versatile

Knautia macedonica, Pincushion Flower erosion control Shades of orange and redBright 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