🌸 Buy Lesser Knapweed plants - a brilliant wildflower plant for natural spaces. Lesser Knapweed wildflowers will add colour and pollinator appeal to your garden or meadow.
Lesser Knapweed (Centaurea nigra) is a hardy perennial wildflower native to the British Isles. Commonly found in grassland and meadows, it produces vibrant, thistle-like mauve flowers from July through to September—without the prickles.
Ideal for planting in wildflower areas, paddocks, or informal garden borders, Lesser Knapweed attracts a wide variety of wildlife including bees, butterflies, and seed-eating birds like finches. Its long flowering season and low-maintenance nature make it a reliable addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
Each plant is supplied ready for planting and establishes quickly in a wide range of soil types.
Please note: Due to high seasonal demand, the current lead time for delivery of our Wildflowers is between 7-14 days.
Key Features:
- Native perennial wildflower (Centaurea nigra)
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Grows approx. 50–80cm tall
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Blooms from July to September with non-prickly mauve flowers
- RHS “Perfect for Pollinators” – ideal for bees and butterflies
- Suited to grassland, paddocks, and wildflower areas
- Thrives in dry, wet, or open locations
- Tolerates most soil types
- Great for wildlife, attracts birds and pollinators
🌿Lesser Knapweed is a wonderful wildflower plant that brings life and colour to natural spaces. Order today for fast UK delivery!
