Serratula tinctoria

An attractive little knapweed which is a native wildflower in the UK. The fuzzy purplish-pink flowers are held on wiry, 80cm tall stems from August to October, when not much else is happening in the garden.. The seed heads are straw-like in colour, held above finely cut leaves.

This saw-wort likes growing in any reasonable soil in full sun, making it a great addition to a wildflower garden or an informal border.