Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
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


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