Scabiosa caucasica 'Hybrid Mix'

Caucasian Scabious

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Common Name:

Caucasian Scabious

Plant Type:

Annual

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Caucasian Scabious (Scabiosa caucasica 'Hybrid Mix') - Description

Flowers 1" in many colors. Stamens protrude like pins from pincushions, providing perfect platforms, for butterflies. Mix in the front to mid-border with shasta daisies, lady's mantle, sedums, sweet alyssums, dianthus, taller grasses and asters, for a 3-D planting scheme, and 3 seasons of satisfaction.

Caucasian Scabious (Scabiosa caucasica 'Hybrid Mix') - Blooming

Blooms can be single or double, constructed similar to daisies. Small central florets surrounded by larger petal-like florets to resemble a pincushion somewhat.

Caucasian Scabious (Scabiosa caucasica 'Hybrid Mix') - Growth

Leaves are either entire, lobed, or deeply cut in a featherlike fashion. Does best in full sun.

Caucasian Scabious (Scabiosa caucasica 'Hybrid Mix') - Planting

Divide clumps in spring. Or sow indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost, germination in 2 weeks at 70-75°F (21-24°C), or sow outdoors after last frost.

Caucasian Scabious (Scabiosa caucasica 'Hybrid Mix') - Pest

Rare.

Caucasian Scabious (Scabiosa caucasica 'Hybrid Mix') - Interesting facts

The genus name Scabiosa is derived from Latin and means itch. Supposedly, these plants have medicinal properties that can cure skin irritations.