Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Extremely long blooming, lavender-blue flowers.
Pincushion Flower
Available in 32 and 72 cell
'Butterfly Blue' brings wonderful color to the garden almost all summer. Lavender-blue blooms with finely cut green foliage. It may not always be readily winter hardy, so mulch it and give it excellent drainage. Can be considered a short-lived perennial. Attracts hummingbirds.
Introduced by David Tristam of the UK
PPA Plant of the Year 2000
Hardiness Zone |
5-8 |
Height |
15-18" |
Spread |
15-18" |
Flower Color |
lavender-blue |
Foliage Color |
green |
Light Preference |
sun |
Soil Preference |
well-drained, loamy |
Bloom Time |
June-August |
When to Divide |
spring |