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Scabiosa
"scab-ee-o'sa" Pincushion Flower
Sun. Flowers borne on wiry stems. Centers look like pin heads in a cushion surrounded by fluffy petals. Prefer light loam soil, neutral to alkaline. Plant in groups for effect. Deadheading will prolong bloom but terminal seed heads are great dried flowers.



Light Requirement Euro or SprainSelect Proven Winner Good Cut Flower
Scabiosa 
caucasica 'Perfecta' - 18-24" stems bear fringed blue daisy-like flowers all summer.
columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' - 20-24". Two inch lavender-blue flowers. May-Nov. Perennial Plant of the Year 2000 (Frame 4)
columbaria 'Pink Mist' - 20-24". Free flowering May-Nov. Pink domed heads. (Frame 4)
japonica 'Blue Diamonds' - Blue flowers on 12" stems. Foliage forms compact, attractive clumps. Blooms all summer.


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