About
Scabiosa columbaria subsp. columbaria is the typical subspecies of the small scabious producing the characteristic bluish-purple pincushion flowerheads and lobed foliage of the species in summer and early autumn. A rewarding and ornamental native wildflower for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Scabiosa, the pincushion flowers, are annuals, biennials and herbaceous or evergreen perennials with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and characteristic flowerheads with enlarged outer florets in blue, white, pink, yellow or purple. Popular plants for sunny, well-drained borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.