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Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'

Common Name: Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower
Botanical Name: Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Family: Dipsacaceae
Light: sun
Height: 20-24 inches
Bloom: June-Oct
Spacing: 18 inches
Color: lavender-blue
Zones: 4-9
Features:
The warm shades of pincushion flowers complement midsummer daisy types. The blooms rise high above low basal foliage most of the summer. Works well in front of a border as the flower stems are airy, much like heucheras. Good for cutting. Needs good drainage. Care tips: Deadheading prolongs bloom and keeps plants looking fresh.





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