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Scabiosa caucasica 'Butterfly Blue'
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower
- » Beautiful and abundant lavender-blue flowers
- » Attracts butterflies
- » Blooms May through October
- » Compact, grey-green foliage mounds to 24" round
- » Great in borders and as a long-lasting cut flower
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:20-24 in
- Spread:20-24 in
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
Beautiful lavender-blue flowers adorn this plant in abundance, and bring butterflies by the boat-load. They persist all season, beginning in May and lasting through October. The compact basal foliage is gray-green in color and mounds to 24" round. Plant in full sun and well-drained fertile soil. Can be used in the perennial border or as a long-lasting cut flower
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Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue'
Tim Kane shows off Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' grown at Prides Corner Farms - Recorded on March 21, 2023
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Scabiosa caucasica 'Butterfly Blue'
Cut faded flowers to encourage rebloom. Rounded habit with erect flower stems. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to light shade.