Sawwort ‘Serratula tinctoria’

From £2.25

Purple flowers similar to the knapweeds. A good companion to Sneezewort and Devilsbit Scabious. Commonly known as dyer’s plumeless saw-wort or saw-wort. It is the source of a yellow dye.

As a herbal preparation, the plant is thought to mend ruptures and wounds.

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Additional information

Sun Preference

Sun either Partial or Full

Soil Preference

Most Soils OK

Suitable for

Requires sun and moist soil.

Attracts

Loved by bumble bees, hoverflies and butterflies.

Flowering season

July – September

Flowering colour

Purple

Eventual height

30cm-60cm

Species Type

Perennial