Scabiosa caucasica

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Scabiosa caucasica

Pincushion Flower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:

Description

A perennial, this plant is a cushion-form groundcover or bedding plant. It grows to 1' to 2' tall, 2'-3' wide. White, bluish and lavender colored pompom-like flowers rise above the foliage.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.