Scabiosa caucasica 'Fama Deep Blue'

Pincushion Flower



  • Up to 4", Deep blue pincushion-like flowers
  • Bushy, yet compact foliage habit
  • Lance-shaped, silver-green foliage; strong stems
  • Blooms early to late summer
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Garden
Garden
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in average, medium moisture, well drained soil and full sun Tolerates partial shade in hot summer climates, Protect from winter wet Deadheading extends blooming period Cut back in the fall before winter


Height: 20-24 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 4-10
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Rock Garden
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding
  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Silver
  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Scabiosa

Common Name: Pincushion Flower

Herbaceous perennial with deeply-lobed and sometimes toothed, green leaves. Slightly dome-shaped flowerheads come in a variety of colors including pink, lavender, blue and white and they bloom from late spring through summer. Great for borders, rock gardens and meadow plantings.