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Mars Midget Pincushion Plant

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Intense deep crimson double blooms appear continuously on sturdy, branched stems above the rich green foliage. Plant in mass for long-lasting color. Yellow Coreopsis and Daylilies provide contrasting color. Herbaceous.

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja


  • Full Sun

  • Moderate

  • Height
    2 feet or less

  • Spread
    1—2 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Remove old flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget'
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Subtype MID SPRING BORDER FLOWERING
Foliage Color Green
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 5 - 8
Height 2 feet or less
Spread 1—2 feet
Special Uses Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Flower Color Red
Bloom Time Fall, Spring, Summer

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