Scabiosa Butterfly Blue

Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'

Common Name: Pincushion Flower

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

Height:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Spread:

15.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Blue shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring

Early Summer

Midsummer

Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Bee Friendly

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Flower

Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America