Knautia macedonica, Pincushion Flower erosion control Early to late spring

Early to late spring

'Elin' towers over our heads at 8 – 10 feet with lilac buds that open to lovely white or purple flowers and a haze of fluffy yellow anthers

This hardy South African iris relative from mountain stream-sides

Shades of orange and red take over the leaves in fall

This is a versatile

Knautia macedonica, Pincushion Flower erosion control Early to late springBright 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