Scabiosa atropurpurea | Black Knight biennial an aromatic herb

an aromatic herb

It has beautiful bright yellow shaggy flowers that are held on tall stems that will make a strong vertical statement positioned towards the back of your border

A great plant to add bulk to a border as well as being a quick grower so great for new gardens

Biennial | Will self-sow

there is a chance that the odd plant maybe paler in colour tending to pale pink or white which is outside of our control

Scabiosa atropurpurea | Black Knight biennial an aromatic herbAlso known as Pin Cushion Flower and Sweet Scabious, Scabiosa "Black Knight" has beautiful dark maroon almost black flowers that are cottage garden favourites. The new flowers before opening look like black jubes, you can see one in the background of the photograph. Loved by both bees and butterflies, Black Knight has fragrant blooms and a long vase life, even the buds before they open look great cut and mixed with the open flowers. An easy, low