Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' (Pincushion Flower) is a compact, clump-forming perennial that forms a short mound of ferny foliage. It has more blooms each season than other Pincushion Flowers. It rewards gardeners with a profusion of lavender-blue, pincushion-shaped blooms, 2 in. across (5 cm) on top of wiry stems that hover over the foliage pile of lobed, gray-green leaves, blooming for months from late spring until frost. This striking beauty is trouble-free, simple to grow, and perfect for massing or grouping in borders and rock gardens. This attractive perennial is ideal for edging borders and walks because of the finely split leaves that stays low and compact.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
3-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
15 in |
| Water Needs |
Low, Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought |
| Attracts |
Butterflies |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' (Pincushion Flower) | Pincushion Flower 'Butterfly Blue', Scabious 'Butterfly Blue', Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue', Scabiosa Butterfly Blue, Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue Beauty', Scabiosa 'Irish Perpetual Flowering', Scabiosa 'Perpetual Flowering' || Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' (Pincushion Flower) is a compact, clump-forming perennial that forms a short mound of ferny foliage. It has more blooms each season than other Pincushion Flowers. It rewards gardeners with a profusion of lavender-blue, pincushion-shaped blooms, 2 in. across (5 cm) on top of wiry stems that hover over the foliage pile of lobed, gray-green leaves, blooming for months from late spring until frost. This striking beauty is trouble-free, simple to grow, and perfect for massing or grouping in borders and rock gardens. This attractive perennial is ideal for edging borders and walks because of the finely split leaves that stays low and compact.
Full Sun,
Late Spring, Summer, Fall,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Patio and Containers
