| | | Family | Dipsacaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Knautia macedonica (crimson scabious) bears showy blooms during early summer to early fall. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Knautia macedonica . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought. | | |