Knautia 'Thunder and Lightning' - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: perennials
Notable Traits:: attracts butterflies/pollinators
great cut flowers
low-maintenance
Hardiness:: Zone 4 – 7
Mature Height:: 8-12in
Light:: part to full sun (6 hours or more sun)
Water:: drought tolerant once established
requires regular watering
Bloom Color:: magenta
Bloom Shape:: globe
Bloom Time:: fall
spring
summer
Foliage:: green
variegated
white

Description

A profusion of brilliant ruby-red flowers June til frost on compact dwarf plants with striking variegated foliage that grow to 16″. Great for butterflies and cut flower arrangements. Plants are hardy, low-maintenance and often self seed.