Lovely selection having the usual dark green leaves above which arise beautiful soft pink flowers that are attractive to bees. Sunny open spot. Height 30cm – 40cm.
A recent selection of S.officinalis having bright pink flowers in summer which are a magnet for bees. Best in sunny open conditions. Height 40cm – 60cm.
NEW for 2022. A Knoll Gardens selection of Stachys officinalis and named for its distinctive soft pinkish white flowers that are highlighted with purplish mauve streaking. Like all stachys, White Lightning is popular with pollinators. Best in open sunny conditions. Most soils except wet. Height 40cm – 60cm.
A tallish form of the Devilsbit Scabious, a UK native, that forms basal rosettes of flattened shiny green leaves from which arise tall upright stems topped with dainty deep blue pin-cushion flowers in high summer. Beloved by numerous pollinators. Will gradually seed if happy. Sunny open spot. Height 1m-1.2m.
Like a tiny Agapanthus this plant produces delicate rounded flowerheads of lavender mauve flowers in summer above fresh variegated foliage that has a strong onion smell when bruised. Sunny very well drained spot. Not for cold areas. Height 50cm-70cm.
Like a tiny Agapanthus, with strong smelling foliage when bruised, this plant produces delicate rounded onion like flowerheads of lavender mauve flowers in summer. Sunny very well drained spot. Height 50cm-70cm.
Possibly more compact form of the ever popular Verbena bonariensis having the same wiry frame and purplish flowers beloved by many insects. Borderline hardy, needs sunny well drained spot. Height 70cm -90cm