Scabiosa columbaria 'Vivid Violet'
Pincushion Flower
PP19260
Scabiosa columbaria 'Vivid Violet' - Pincushion flower from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Large, bright violet flowers
- Mound of frilly gray-green leaves
- Blooms mid-summer-fall
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers consistently moist, sandy or loamy, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerant of occasional drought once established and avoid wet winter conditions. Plants can be divided in spring. Deadheading encourages more blooms and larger stems can be cut back to encourage new growth from the base.
Height: 10-15 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Violet
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Fragrant
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- 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.