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lilac Flower Knautia photo
burgundy Flower Knautia photo
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Garden Flowers Knautia, characteristics and description
| flower color | burgundy, lilac |
| flower size | middle |
| fragrant flower | fragrance |
| timing of flowering | august, july, june |
| plant height (cm) | 70-100 cm |
| type of stem | erect |
| poisonous or toxic | not poisonous plant |
| frost resistance | frost resistance |
| shelter in winter | shelter is not required |
| soil type | sandy loam soil, loamy soil |
| water needs | low, moderate |
| soil acidity | alkaline soil, neutral soil |
| landscape use | flowerbed, specimen |
| light needs | full sun |
| life span | perennial |
| method of cultivation | non seedlings |
| cold hardiness zone | 4 (-34 to -29°C), 5 (-29 to -23°C), 6 (-23 to -18°C), 7 (-18 to -12°C), 8 (-12 to -7°C), 9 (-7 to -1°C), 10 (-1 to +4°C) |
Knautia cultivation and planting
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