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Week 30 – July 27, 2024

Plant Information

Scabiosa Blue Note

  • Scabiosa Blue Note - Bloom
  • Scabiosa Blue Note - Container
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Scabiosa columbaria

Common Name: Pincushion flower

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Shade Tolerant

Water: Light

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)

Height: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Width: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

General Information: Compact plant that is perfect for borders or mass plantings in the landscape.

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 6 to 8 weeks
Transplant to finish: 12 to 14 weeks

  • Uniform and compact, with no PGRs needed in production.
  • Long-flowering, basal-branching plants have dense, dark green foliage and abundant, short-stemmed, clear blue flowers all season.