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| Plant Number: 1.480.150 | USDA Zone: 5 - 9 |
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 | Scabiosa columbaria ‘Misty Butterflies’ |
| Common name : Dwarf Pincushion Flower |
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| An extremely long-blooming perennial, ideal for edging, rock gardens or containers. Plants are low and tufted or mounding, with taller stems that bear small lacy button flowers of soft lilac blue or sometimes pale pink. Remove faded blooms and plants will continue to flower for months. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Powdery mildew can sometimes be a problem during the summer; treat this with a preventative fungicide. Divide clumps in the spring every two to three years, or simply replace them with new ones from time to time.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Blue
Light Pink
Mixed
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Massed
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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