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Scabiosa Caucasica

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Overview

Scabiosa caucasica, commonly known as Pincushion Flower, is a charming perennial. It flourishes in full sun, reaching up to 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide, and prefers well-drained soil. This plant features lacy gray-green foliage and blooms delicate lavender-blue flowers on long slender stems from late spring to early fall. Ideal for borders, it also provides excellent cut flowers and attracts butterflies. Hardy in zones 3 to 7.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 2–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — and division every 3-4 years will maintain their vigor; they are not only deer-resistant but also attract a host of, image 92

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Dipsacaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — The Scabiosa's true allure lies in its delicate yet showy flowers; approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 121
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — and division every 3-4 years will maintain their vigor; they are not only deer-resistant but also attract a host of, image 130
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — It flourishes in full sun, reaching up to 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide, and prefers well-drained soil; the, image 135
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — The Scabiosa's true allure lies in its delicate yet showy flowers; approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 159
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — commonly known as Caucasian Pincushion Flower or simply Scabiosa; forming neat clumps of slender, image 99
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — where it prefers well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH balance; this plant typically grows to a height of 12
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — Deadheading spent blooms will encourage a longer flowering season; the Scabiosa's true allure lies in its delicate, image 129
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — forming neat clumps of slender; scabiosa caucasica, commonly known as Pincushion Flower, is a charming perennial, image 82
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — boasts an intricate array of frilly petals encircling a pronounced pincushion-like center; ideal for borders, it, image 123
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — commonly known as Caucasian Pincushion Flower or simply Scabiosa; forming neat clumps of slender, image 118
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — Ideal for borders, it also provides excellent cut flowers and attracts butterflies; perennial with blue and, image 60
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — boasts an intricate array of frilly petals encircling a pronounced pincushion-like center
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — Regular watering will establish a robust root system, though mature plants are drought-tolerant; where it prefers, image 89
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — where it prefers well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH balance; this plant typically grows to a, image 107
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — where it prefers well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH balance
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — the Scabiosa thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade; blue and lavender and multi-colored flowers in the, image 125
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — Ideal for borders, it also provides excellent cut flowers and attracts butterflies; perennial with blue and, image 155
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — boasts an intricate array of frilly petals encircling a pronounced pincushion-like center; ideal for borders, it, image 142
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — The Scabiosa's true allure lies in its delicate yet showy flowers; approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, image 64
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — It flourishes in full sun, reaching up to 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide, and prefers well-drained soil; the, image 154
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter; deadheading spent blooms will encourage a longer flowering season, image 141
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — and division every 3-4 years will maintain their vigor
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — the Scabiosa thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade; blue and lavender and multi-colored flowers in the, image 106
Scabiosa (Scabiosa Caucasica) — Ideal for borders, it also provides excellent cut flowers and attracts butterflies; perennial with blue and, image 117
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