'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue'): Long-Blooming Lavender Pincushions

'Butterfly Blue' Scabiosa: Compact Perennial with Months of Lavender Blooms

Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' (syn. S. columbaria 'Butterfly Blue') is a compact perennial with gray-green leaves and a long bloom period of pretty lavender-blue pincushion flowers surrounded by frilly petals. Excellent as edging or in mass plantings in borders and rock gardens. 2000 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Award-Winning Performance

• Lavender-blue pincushion flowers
• Exceptionally long bloom period
• Compact, dwarf habit
• Attracts butterflies
• Easy to grow in proper conditions
• 2000 Perennial Plant of the Year

Growing Requirements

• Light: Full sun to part shade (tolerates part shade in deep South)
• Soil: Medium, well-drained
• Water: Dry to medium; intolerant of wet soils, especially winter
• Maintenance: Moderate; deadhead for rebloom; divide every 3 years

Propagation

Sow seed in cold frame in spring or when ripe; divide or take cuttings in spring.

Potential Problems

Nothing serious.

Quick Reference

Height/Spread:	1–3 ft.
Bloom Time:	Spring, summer, fall
Flower Colors:	Blue, purple
Growth Rate:	Moderate
Uses:	Borders, cut flowers, containers, cottage/rock gardens