Butterfly Blue Scabiosa

Common names	Butterfly Blue Scabiosa, Pincushion Flower
Latin name	Scabiosa columbaria
Life cycle	Perennial
Height	12-18"
Space	12" apart
Bloom	Mid-spring to fall if deadheaded
Light	Full sun to light shade
Soil	Well-drained
Zone	Zone 3-9
Feature	Attracts butterflies,deer resistant, Xeriscape

Use:
'Butterfly Blue' pincushion flower is an excellent plant for the front of the border. it forms a neat mound of decoractive foliage with soft blue flowers. The plant has a delicate look, but is very sturdy and does not require staking. it holds up well in summer heat and is pest and disease resistant.

Culture:
The pincushion flower requires moist soil during the growing season. The crown should be planted at the depth is is growing in the pot to prevent crown rot. The basal foliage should not be cut back in the fall. Remove witner damaged foliage in the spring.

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