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Scabiosa

Scabiosa atropurpurea, S. stellata, S. caucasica

Category: Flowers

Elegant flowers atop long, wiry stems that look like pins sticking out of a pincusion. Flowers are blue, white, red, gold, and purple. Seed heads are attractive for dried arrangements or winter interest. Plants grow tall so netting is recommended.Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to these flowers. Fama series are perennial. Fun fact: Scabiosa was thought to cure scurvy.

How to Grow Scabiosa

Quick Info

Spacing
1/Square
Sun
Full Sun
Water
1 in/week
Season
Warm
Frost
Tolerant
Height
1-2 ft
Germination
10-12 days
Germination Temp
65-70 °F
Sprout to Harvest
90-100 days
Soil pH

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Beneficial Critters

Growing from Seed

Barely cover seeds as light aids germination.

Planting Considerations

Scabiosa does not like wet feet.

Harvesting

Pick when flower is almost fully open. Harvest the attractive seed heads when green and center just black.

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