Flower: Pink to purple, thistle-like flower heads that bloom from midsummer through fall.
Leaves: Lance-shaped, green, and slightly hairy.
Stems: Erect, branching, and slightly hairy, growing up to 1 meter tall.
Growing Environment: Prefers well-drained soils in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Growth Habit: A perennial herb that forms loose clumps and spreads via seeds. It can form dense patches in open habitats. In situ, meadow knapweed appears as scattered or dense stands of tall, purple-flowered plants in meadows or disturbed areas.
