Spotted Knapweed
NameSpotted Knapweed
Species NameCentaurea stoebe
Common NameSpotted Knapweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresslender stem, herbaceous
Foliage Typeherbaceous leaves
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple, thistle-like flower head; invasive species.
Description
This image displays a vibrant purple flower of Spotted Knapweed, a common herbaceous plant, not a bonsai specimen. It features a thistle-like flower head with distinctive fringed petals and a scaly involucre, growing on a slender, upright stem.
