Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa)

Greater Knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) A bold perennial for a wildflower meadow or border, with lobed leaves and pink tassel-like flowers; highly attractive to pollinators. Sow anytime from spring to autumn on moist compost covered lightly with soil; transplant seedlings when big enough to handle into 8cm pots and plant out in autumn. Or sow direct outside in cultivated soil and rake in lightly. Very easy in sun on any well-drained soil.