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Garden Diary
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The next time you are buying perennials please look for our helpful labels and blue pots, and remember "The best perennials come out of the blue"!
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Scabiosa japonica var. alpina
Dwarf Pincushion Flower |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.480.020
This dwarf, alpine form of Pincushion Flower has a very long flowering season, from early summer right into the fall. Plants form a low mound of grey-green, somewhat ferny foliage, bearing small round flowers in a soft lavender-blue shade. Perfect in the sunny rock garden, but also useful at the front of the border or in mixed containers. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage more buds to form. A reliable performer, especially good for beginning gardeners. This is similar in habit to another selection, Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue'.
Further details for
Scabiosa japonica var. alpina
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Height
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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