Inheemse bloemen - Bloementapijten - Bloemenmatten

Field scabious

Knautia arvensis
  • blue-violet/lilac flowers, occassionally purple;
  • hairy foliage;
  • flower head 20-40cm;
  • stem habitually covered with purple spots;
  • minimum length: 15 cm;
  • maximum length: 60 cm;
  • flowers from June to September;
  • perennial;
  • light shade to full sun;
  • pollination: bees, bumblebees, day and night butterflies,…;
  • host plant for marsh fritillary butterfly.