Pincushion flower (Scabiosa)
Family: Dipsacaceae
Scabiosa is a genus of about 80 species that are native to Eurasia and Africa. Several species and cultivars are popular garden ornamentals. The African species Scabiosa atropurpurea is widely grown as an annual in temperate regions and a perennial in the subtropics and tropics. S. caucasica and S. columbaria are grown as perennials in temperate climates. There is a wide range of flower colors in the genus, including white, pink, purple, blue, red, and black.
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Tags:
annual, cut flower, flower, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Small to medium-sized annual or perennial for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 11. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 18" to 2' (46 cm to 60 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 18" to 2' (46 cm to 60 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.