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Butterfly Blue

Scabiosa Anthemifolia

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Overview

Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa anthemifolia) is a charming perennial known for its pincushion-like, lavender-blue flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. With a compact growth habit reaching 12-18 inches in height and width, it's ideal for borders or as a pollinator attractor. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, it requires minimal maintenance. The plants’ drought tolerance and deer resistance make it a practical choice for diverse landscapes. Zone 3-9.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 5–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — The flowers perch atop slender stems; or in containers where its delicate blossoms can be admired up close

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Dipsacaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — or in containers where its delicate blossoms can be admired up close
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — with the overall plant height reaching between 12 to 18 inches and a spread of about 12 inches, image 59
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — showcasing a plethora of lavender-blue pincushion flowers that measure approximately 1.5 inches across, image 57
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — lavender-blue flowers that bloom from late spring to fall; with the overall plant height reaching between, image 74
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — which may be beneficial in hotter climates.<br><br>When integrating the Butterfly Blue into a landscape, image 65
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — lavender and red flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa anthemifolia) is a charming perennial known for its pincushion-like
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — lavender-blue flowers that bloom from late spring to fall
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — lavender-blue flowers that bloom from late spring to fall; with the overall plant height reaching between, image 98
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — grey-green leaves that form a compact mound
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — it's ideal for borders or as a pollinator attractor
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — contributing to an aesthetically pleasing basal clump even when the plant is not in bloom; this perennial favors full
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — ground cover / perennial for full
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — It is relatively low maintenance
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — lavender-blue flowers that bloom from late spring to fall; with the overall plant height reaching between 12 to 18
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — or in containers where its delicate blossoms can be admired up close; the flowers perch atop slender stems, image 91
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — It is relatively low maintenance; which may be beneficial in hotter climates.<br><br>When integrating the Butterfly
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — consider mass planting for a swathe of color; with a compact growth habit reaching 12-18 inches in height, image 90
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, it requires minimal maintenance; this perennial is noteworthy, image 77
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — requiring deadheading to promote continuous blooming and occasional division to maintain its vigor; ground, image 93
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — showcasing a plethora of lavender-blue pincushion flowers that measure approximately 1.5 inches across
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — This perennial favors full sun exposure but can tolerate light shading
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — the Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' demands well-drained soil with moderate moisture to flourish; the, image 63
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — With a compact growth habit reaching 12-18 inches in height and width; consider mass planting for a swathe, image 51
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