Centaurea scabiosa | Greater Knapweed | Various
Centaurea scabiosa belongs to the plant family ASTERACE and Genus Centaurea This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Centaurea scabiosa does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Centaurea scabiosa so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Centaurea scabiosa greater knapweed is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Centaurea scabiosa has been used in traditional herbal healing as either a vulnerary or an emollient. The flowers and the seeds and even the leaves are used to prepare herbal remedies.
Centaurea solstitialis | Yellow Star-Thistle | Various
Centaurea suaveolens | Sweet Sultans. Originated in Turkey | Various
Centaurium erythraea | European Centaury, Centaury | Various
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.