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Asteraceae
Common Knapweed
Centaurea nigra
Resilience and humility.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Native to
- Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, chalky or loamy
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Common knapweed is an important nectar source for butterflies and bees in meadows across Europe.
- The name 'knapweed' comes from the knob-like flower buds that appear before blooming.
- It was historically used in folk medicine to treat wounds and sore throats.
- The plant can thrive in nutrient-poor soils where many other species struggle.
- Goldfinches are particularly fond of eating knapweed seeds in autumn.
Color meanings
0
Endurance
1
Simplicity
2
Steadfastness