The Scabiosa Butterfly Blue, also known as the Pincushion Flower, has wonderful 2" lavender-blue flowers that bloom singly on stiff stems. These flowers will add color to your garden from June until October. Butterfly Blue is a reminiscent of a pincushion full of pins.
With its gray-green foliage and clump-forming shape, it grows to a height of 12” and a spread of 12-18". Scabiosa is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. It does tolerates part shade, particularly in the hot summer climates of the deep South, and is also disease resistant.
If watered regularly throughout the warmer months, its overall performance will increase. Deadheading after the first bloom will encourage repeat bloom time. Scabiosa Butterfly Blue is a butterfly magnet and attracts hummingbirds as well. Use in rock gardens or for front-of-the-border areas. It a standout when combined with Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam' and Dianthus 'Bath's Pink'.
With its dwarfing habit and lengthy bloom period, Butterfly Blue was named Perennial Plant of the Year in 2000.
