Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower

$12.95
$12.95
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Description

Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' produces lavender-blue pincushion flowers on fine stems over compact mounds of green foliage. Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' is a very long-blooming perennial, starting in early spring and continuing well into fall. It makes a nice cut flower and is attractive to butterflies. Regular deadheading will keep it looking nice. The foliage is evergreen in warmer regions.

Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It dislikes winter wet. It is tolerant of coastal conditions and will withstand drought once established. It appreciates some afternoon shade in the warmest areas.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Pincushion Flower
  • Zones: 4-9
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Requires well-drained soil
  • Height at Maturity: 15-18
  • Width at Maturity: 10-12
  • Bloom Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: Midspring to midfall

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Hummingbirds.
  • Tolerates: Deer. Coastal Conditions. Drought.
  • Other Features: Cut Flower. Evergreen.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 

All orders placed now will ship in Spring 2024 unless requested otherwise.

    • Zones 9&10: Starting March 25th
    • Zone 8: Starting April 1st
    • Zone 7: Starting April 8th
    • Zone 6: Starting April 22nd
    • Zone 5: Starting May 6th
    • Zones 4-2: Starting May 13th

If you live in a warm climate and wish to receive your plants during the winter, please send us an email. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill your request if temperatures are too cold for safe transit or if the plants are dormant.

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All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.