Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Pincushion Flower
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Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue') - Description
Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' Produces a bounty of 2" pincushion-type flowers which attract butterflies. Blooms from May to frost. Ideal for edging, containers or cutting and is beautiful with Daylily 'Stella de Oro' and/or Sedum 'Matrona'. Grow in full sun in average soil with excellent drainage.
Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue') - 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.
Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue') - Growth
Leaves are either entire, lobed, or deeply cut in a featherlike fashion. Does best in full sun.
Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue') - 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.
Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue') - Pest
Rare.
Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue') - Interesting facts
The genus name Scabiosa is derived from Latin and means itch. Supposedly, these plants have medicinal properties that can cure skin irritations.
Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue') - Soil and irrigation
Well-drained soil, neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
