Thunder And Lightning Knautia
Knautia macedonica 'Thunder and Lightning' PP #21,437
SKU
30155
Get vivid, purple-red flowers from early summer to autumn frost! Flashy variegated leaves shaped like lightning bolts give a stunning effect when massed at the front of the border or along pathways. A beautiful perennial that is loved by butterflies but usually passed by deer.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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2100 Bashford Manor Lane Louisville KY 40218-4818
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501 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville KY 40222
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4930 Norton Healthcare Blvd. Louisville KY 40241
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9800 Preston Crossing Parkway Louisville KY 40229
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Average Size at Maturity | Forms a mound of sturdy flowers and foliage 12-15 in. tall and wide. |
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Bloom Time | Early Summer through Fall |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Garden Style | Cottage |
Growth Habit | Compact, Mounding |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Compact Form |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Provide evenly moist soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Remove old flowers to extend flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!