Flutter™
Scabiosa columbaria 'Flutter Deep Blue'
Pincushion Flower
Scabiosa columbaria Flutter™ 'Deep Blue' - Pincushion Flower from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Large, lavender-blue blooms
- Shorter flower stems; lacy foliage, Compact habit
- Long blooming spring-summer, Fragrant
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Great Foliage
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: 12-15 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Lavender
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Blooms all Season
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
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.