Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower
Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
SKU
07097
Tidy plants are valued for mass bedding effects or mixed perennial borders. Perfect for container gardens. Beautiful Dutch blue flowers with intricate centers resembling a pin cushion atop wiry stems. Blooms over a long period. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Rapid growth to 1 ft. tall and slightly wider. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Midsummer through fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Tolerates Poor Soils, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Sedum (Sedum); Beardtongue (Penstemon) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Remove old flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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