Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Pincushion Flower
![Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-1191.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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- 2000 Perennial Plant of the Year
- Lavender pincushion flowers
- Deeply cut, fuzzy foliage
![Award Winning](image/chars/char-88.png)
Award Winning
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Garden](image/chars/char-144.png)
Garden
![Rock Garden](image/chars/char-43.png)
Rock Garden
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Summer](image/chars/char-40.png)
Summer
Homeowner Growing and 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.
Height: 12-15 in
Spacing: 18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Award Winning
- Rock Garden
- Container
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water