Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget'

Also called Knautia

Small ruby-red double button-like flowers with white stamens
Very floriferous
Narrow hairy oblong leaves of gray-green
A more compact growing habit than the species
Bloom Time: June to frost

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
30-45 cm

SPREAD:
30-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. Removing spent flowers will help extend bloom time and improve overall appearance. Knautia can struggle with midsummer heat and humidity. Generally a short-lived perennial, but will self-seed in optimum growing conditions.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Fall
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Mounding
Compact

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging