Scientific Name
Scabiosa atropurpurea

Common Name
Scabiosa; Pincushion flower
Flowering Season: Summer to frost
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Light Requirements: Sun
Flower Color: Blue, purple, pink, white; double
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spacing: 8 to 15 inches
Comments: Rich, well drained, alkaline soil high in organic matter; does not tolerate wet feet; good cut flower
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