• Knautia macedonica (Macedonian scabious) flowers with pollinating bee
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Knautia macedonica (Macedonian scabious) flowers with pollinating bee
Knautia macedonica (Macedonian scabious) in garden

Knautia macedonica | Macedonian scabious

This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.

Knautia macedonica is an easy to grow pollinator favorite that blooms from summer to fall. Masses of crimson blooms dance on slender stems, lending an airy presence to the garden. Short lived but self seeds readily. 

Zones: 5 to 9
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 12 to 36 in.
Spread: 12 to 24 in.
Exposure: full sun 
Soil Conditions: average, well-drained
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: burgundy
Native Range: southeastern Europe

Special Characteristics
  • Salt tolerant
  • Pollinator favorite
  • Short-lived
  • See-through plant
image credits

Cephas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Epibase, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Knautia macedonica (Macedonian scabious) flowers with pollinating bee
Knautia macedonica (Macedonian scabious) in garden

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Knautia macedonica | Macedonian scabious

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