Butterfly Blue Scabiosa
Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Flowering, Reblooming, Drought resistant, Heat Tolerant, Deer-resistant, Attracts pollinators, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Height
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Leaf Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-8
Major Flower Power Butterfly Blue Scabiosa
- Saturated Dutch-Blue Blooms All Season
- Showy Floral "Pincushions" Attract Butterflies
- Months of Flowers
- Add to Cut Flower Arrangements
- Clump-Forming Mounds of Gray-Green Foliage
- Loves Sun and Heat
- Tolerates Coastal Conditions
- Easily Grown in Average Soil with Good Drainage
- Deer Don't Prefer This Choice
Relish in bucolic days spent frolicking in the sunshine with family and friends. Surround yourself with soft color and appreciate your place in your local ecology.
How can you achieve this utopian setting in your landscape or balcony? Surround yourself with dreamy, lavender-blue flowers all season long!
With a long blooms period, Butterfly Blue Scabiosa (Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue') is a beloved garden favorite that works remarkably well in the modern garden. Use them en masse to create the perfect ribbon of color to edge your borders and along the length of your walkways.
Scabiosa is also known as Pincushion Flower due to the cute little white "pins" that stick out of the lovely blue flower petals. The darling flowering stems have been a staple in cut flower arrangements, because trimming them regularly to remove spent blooms actually encourages rebloom.
Plant these compact, clump-forming perennials where you and your garden guests can view them up close. These blue, pincushion-like flowers are held atop wiry stems and demand close-up attention since they are so intriguing.
Keep them as a long-lasting, cheerful potted plant to decorate small space gardens and rock gardens. Provide well-drained soil, full sun...and a bit of afternoon shade in the warmest climates.
Create an amazing contrast with gold-colored flowers like Daylilies, Coronation Gold Yarrow or Coreopsis. Or stick with blue-toned blooms like Baptisia, Bluebeard and Stokesia.
It's long period of bloom time makes Butterfly Blue Scabiosa great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This compact perennial produces a bounty of flowers that attract pollinators all summer and into fall.
Easy to grow Scabiosa Butterfly Blue plants are insect and disease resistant and bloom from May to frost. Water it regularly throughout the warmer months to increase its overall performance.
This durable cultivar is a nice choice for beginners. Why not gift them as a thoughtful housewarming present?
Rework your foundation planting to include their charming blue toned flowers. A pair of large containers flanking either side of your entryway makes a light-hearted way to greet guests.
Keep your circle of loved ones, your garden visitors and your vases happy with the lavish blooms of Butterfly Blue Scabiosa. Place your order today and add the outstanding flower power of these perennial plants!
