Scabiosa caucasica |
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Pincushion Flower |
Description
A perennial, cushion-form ground cover or bedding plant, growing 1 to 2 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide. White, bluish and lavender colored pom pom like flowers rise above the foliage. Vigorous reseeder.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.