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    Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Salmon Queen'

    Also Known As

    • Mournful Widow
    • Mourning Bride
    • Pincushion Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Salmon Queen' plant details

    Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Salmon Queen' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and salmon 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. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Salmon Queen'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and salmon blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Salmon Queen'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Salmon Queen' plant

    How to Grow Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Salmon Queen'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • salmon

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Vivid Violet Pincushion flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular - low
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    Scabiosa africana

    aka Cape Scabious, Koringblom, Pincushion Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Scabiosa columbaria

    aka Scabiosa anthemifolia, Pincushion Flower, Pincushion Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Scabiosa columbaria close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets'

    aka Scabiosa 'Beaujolais Buttons', Beaujolais Buttons Pincushion Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets' by Grace Peterson
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    Knautia macedonica

    aka Scabiosa rumelica

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Knautia macedonica flower by Epibase
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