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    • Photo of Scabiosa canescens by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Scabiosa canescens

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9a

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rare European species with canescent foliage and typical bluish Scabiosa flowers; easy and free blooming but almost unknown to gardeners this deserves more attention. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Scabiosa canescens plant

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • sun
    • regular
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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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