The Botanical Alphabet is a gardening and

typography project in which for each plant,

chosen from among the most beautiful

of the entire world's flora,

we have matched a typeface in an iconic

typographic style, for the pleasure of the soul

and mind and for a greener world.

A brand-new way to combine the joy of gardening

with the art of personal expression.

Spell out names, words, or special messages

with the eco-friendly seed packets,

each representing a letter of the alphabet.

K - KNAUTIA

THE PLANT

Plant attractive to bees, with lilac-blue or red flowers.

Commonly found at roadsides and in fields.

THE TYPE

A modern interpretation on Art Nouveau fonts,

with flowing, organic lines inspired by natural forms.

Details:

Name: Knautia

Latin name: Knautia arvensis

Seed quantity: 0,25 grams

Packet size: 9 x12,5 cm

Packet material: Made from paper produced

using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed

of in biodegradable waste

Plant size: 60-90 cm height, 30-60 cm spread

Container size: Minimum 25 cm diameter

HOW TO GROW

SOWING

Outdoor Early spring or late summer

Indoor 8 - 6 weeks before last frost

GERMINATION

Time 14-21 days

Temperature 15-20°C

HOW TO SOW

Direct sow Sow seeds on soil surface; press lightly but do not cover

Indoor Sow Surface-sow in trays with good light exposure

CARING

Light Full sun to partial shade 

Watering Moderate; let soil dry between waterings

Soil Well-drained, chalky to loamy soil

Feeding Light feeding in spring with balanced fertilizer

GROWING TIP

Knautia attracts pollinators and benefits from

regular deadheading to prolong flowering.

It is drought-tolerant once established.

HARVESTING

Harvest flowers when fully open.

Stems can be cut and used fresh or dried

for arrangements.

INTERESTING FACTS

Fun fact 1

Knautia is named after the German botanist

Christian Knaut.

Fun fact 2

Its nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to

bees and butterflies, making it a great addition

to pollinator gardens.