{"product_id":"knautia-arvensis-field-scabious","title":"Knautia arvensis - Field Scabious","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eField scabious (\u003cem\u003eKnautia arvensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a long-flowering, native perennial wildflower with lavender-blue pincushion-like blooms. It is particularly valuable in naturalistic planting schemes, meadow areas and wildlife gardens, where it provides an excellent source of nectar for pollinating insects.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy and tolerant of exposed, windy sites once established. Moderately \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in sheltered or moderately exposed coastal locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–100 cm tall and 30–60 cm wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers fertile, well-drained soil, including chalky, neutral and slightly alkaline soils. Tolerates poorer soils once established but dislikes prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; flowering is reduced in shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–September, often flowering for a long period through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e An excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. The seeds are also eaten by birds, making it a useful plant for supporting a range of wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":65787210400093,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0545\/8421\/3695\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_eb514df0-c0a7-4571-8853-01f43a262336.jpg?v=1788357692","url":"https:\/\/crookedbootfarm.ie\/products\/knautia-arvensis-field-scabious","provider":"Crooked Boot Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}