Common Knapweed
Wildflower
A tough purple meadow flower — rated among the best of all UK wildflowers for nectar, and a seed-store for goldfinches in autumn.
💡 Fun Facts
- Its tufty purple flowerheads look a little like a thistle, but it has no prickles to catch you.
- It is one of the very best wildflowers for nectar, buzzing with bees and butterflies all summer.
- When the flowers fade, goldfinches flock in to pick out the seeds.
📅 Through the Year
- Flowering:June to September
- Fruiting:August to October