Photo: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man). Location credit to the Chanticleer Garden. / CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Summer
Field Scabious
Knautia macedonica
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Earthy & Warmfaintfresh
SeasonSummer
OriginMacedonia, Balkans
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Earthy & Warm · Summer bloomer
Knautia's deep crimson pincushion flowers on slender branching stems are irresistible to butterflies all summer, and are among the most sought-after plants in naturalistic meadow planting.
Symbolism & Meaning
have patience, grief
In the Victorian language of flowers, field scabious means “Have patience”.
Habitat & Environment
Macedonia, Balkans
Field Scabious is native to Macedonia, Balkans.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameKnautia macedonica
- FamilyCaprifoliaceae
- Native ToMacedonia, Balkans
- Bloom SeasonSummer
- LifespanPerennial
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