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Serratula seoanei (Saw-wort)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Serratula seoanei
Other names
Serratula shawii, Saw-wort, Saw-wart, Knapweed, Serratula tinctoria subsp. seoanei, Saw blade
Genus
Serratula Serratula
Species
S. seoanei - S. seoanei is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with erect, wiry stems bearing finely-divided, dark green leaves and thistle-like, purple-pink flower heads from late summer to late autumn.
Serratula seoanei is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Purple-pink in Summer; Purple-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Serratula seoanei (Saw-wort) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Containers, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Dislikes clay and alkaline conditions.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Serratula seoanei
Other names
Serratula shawii, Saw-wort, Saw-wart, Knapweed, Serratula tinctoria subsp. seoanei, Saw blade
Genus
Serratula Serratula
Species
S. seoanei - S. seoanei is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with erect, wiry stems bearing finely-divided, dark green leaves and thistle-like, purple-pink flower heads from late summer to late autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Purple-pink in Summer; Purple-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Serratula seoanei (Saw-wort) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Containers, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Dislikes clay and alkaline conditions.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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