Go Back Pincushion Flower Butterfly Blue

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:05 PM
Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
    Butterfly IconDeer Resistant IconRock Garden Icon

    Plant Type: Perennials

    This selection offers a profusion of lavender-blue, pincushion like flowers over a very long period beginning in late spring. They sit atop very wirey stems which hover over the short mound of ferny basal foliage. They make excellent cut flowers and also attract butterflies.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Scabiosa grows best in average soil and full sun. Good drainage is essential for the health of the plants. Deadheading will promote a longer blooming period. In the fall, cut back any flowering stems to help the plants prepare for winter.

    Flower Color

    Lavender-blue

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    15 in.

    Good Companions

    Geranium 'Johnson's Blue', Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns', Alchemilla mollis, Dianthus 'Neon Star', Campanula persicifolia 'La Belle'.

    Plant Height

    12-18 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Container, Cut flower or foliage, Mass Planting

    Bloom Time

    Late spring to summer

    Critter Resistance

    —

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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