Field Scabiosa, Field Scabious, Blue Buttons Knautia arvensis

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Knautia arvensis

Family:

Dipsacaceae

Genus:

Knautia

Species:

arvensis

Common Name:

Field Scabiosa, Field Scabious, Blue Buttons

Seeds Per Pound:
85,352
Quantity:
0.1 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
37
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
1-2 feet
Collection Locale:
Germany
Crop Year:
2016
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4
In Stock: 0.1 lb
Prices
  • Knautia arvensis

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 37 seeds)
$8.95
10 gram (~ 1882 seeds)
$139.95
1 oz (~ 5335 seeds)
$339.50
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: seed may benefit from a 3 month cold stratification.
In a Nutshell:
* Knautia arvensis , commonly known as Field Scabious , is a species in the genus Knautia . more...
* Blue, pinky-blue, lilac, or lavenderish flowers 1 1/4" wide atop 3' stems, native to meadows and grassy hills, particularly on limestone, good for wild garden, native to E. Europe, Caucasus, western Siberia.
* The whole plant is astringent and mildly diuretic. An infusion is used internally as a blood purifier and externally for treating cuts, burns and bruises. The fresh or dried flowering plant can be used, with or without the roots. A homeopathic remedy is made from the plant. It is used as a blood purifier and as a treatment for eczema and other skin disorders. more...