'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa)
Perennial
- Lavender-blue flowers bloom for months!
- Adored by bees, butterflies, & other pollinating insects.
- Petite size makes it great for containers and small spaces.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 18" tall x 18" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Pincushion flower
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 12-18" x 12-18"
Flower color: Blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Late spring into fall
Uses: Accent, border, containers, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, Small spaces, cut flower gardens, pollinator gardens.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun is best for most prolific blooming
Water: Needs medium to dry moisture, will not tolerate too much moisture or soggy conditions.
Spacing: 1.5 feet apart
Fertilizing: Does not need fertilizer, grows well in poor soils. If desired a light application can be applied every other spring.
Winterizing: Foliage can be left standing through fall and winter. Do not apply mulch on crown. It will not tolerate soggy winter conditions.
Maintenance & Pruning: Clean up old foliage in spring before new growth appears. Consider deadheading after flowering.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
