Scabiosa caucasica
Pincushion Flower
Description
A perennial, cushion-form ground cover or bedding plant, growing 1 to 2 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide. White, bluish and lavender colored pom pom like flowers rise above the foliage.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.