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    • Photo of Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'

    Also Known As

    • Pincushion Flower
    • Sweet Scabious

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' plant details

    Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    For those who love mauve-pink, here is the pink flowering version of the very popular Scabiosa 'Blue Butterfly'. Compact mounds of greyish-green foliage offer prolific pin-cushion-like blooms from June until frost. Attracts butterflies. Good for cutting. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A compact form, little more than a foot tall, with profuse pink flowers. Zone 5.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Similar to 'Butterfly Blue' but with soft pink flowers.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' plant

    How to Grow Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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