Scabiosa columbaria 'Nana'
Also Known As
- Pincushion Flower
- Sweet Scabious
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Scabiosa columbaria 'Nana' plant details
Scabiosa columbaria 'Nana' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Scabiosa columbaria 'Nana'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: caprifoliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa columbaria 'Nana'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Smaller form of this common perennial with finely cut, gray-green leaves. Hardy to 10F. Europe, Africa and Asia.
By: Native Sons
Gardening facts about Scabiosa columbaria 'Nana' plant
How to Grow Scabiosa columbaria 'Nana'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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