Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’
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Perennials: Rock Star
Pincushion Flower
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Has soft green foliage. Flower stamens protrude, inspiring the name of Pincushion Flower. Exceptionally long blooming.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Pin
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division