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Scabiosa canescens
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 5a-9a
Scabiosa canescens plant details
Scabiosa canescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Scabiosa canescens
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: caprifoliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa canescens
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Scabiosa canescens
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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