Scabiosa BUTTERFLY BLUE (15) Quarts
a/k/a Pincushion Flower
Zones 3 to 9, Sun
Height of 12 inches and a spread of 12 to 18, compact, clump-forming.
Perennial Plant of the Year in 2000.
Long-blooming 2 inch lavender-blue flowers atop stiff stems over gray-green foliage. The nickname comes from its outer ring of frilly, flat, petals and a paler domed center cushion with protruding stamens, similar to pins in a pincushion. Blooms start in the spring and may continue blooming into autumn.
Plant is easy to grow in average, medium, well-drained soil; however it is intolerant of wet soils, especially in winter. A light mulch and regular water during summer will improve performance. Performs best in full sun; it does tolerate part shade, particularly in hot summer zones.
Deadheading spent flowers to encourage additional bloom will attract more butterflies and hummingbirds. Excellent in rock gardens, borders and container gardens, and a long-lasting cut flower. Disease resistant. |
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