‘Mars Midget’ is a dwarf, clump-forming knautia seed strain that features domed, scabiosa-like, ruby-red flower heads (to 2” across) over a long early summer to autumn bloom period. Each flower head resembles a pin cushion subtended by a ring of bristly involucre bracts atop generally leafless stems. ‘Mars Midget’ is noted for its dwarfing habit, typically producing thin, branching stems rising to only 16” tall (species plants grow to 24-30” tall). This smaller habit generally results in a sturdier plant than the species. Basal leaves are pinnatifid and stem leaves are simple to pinnatifid.
Formerly known as Scabiosa rumelica.
