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Scabiosa vestina

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Scabiosa vestina plant details

Scabiosa vestina is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue 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 vestina

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa vestina

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A neat tufted plant with solitary dark blue flowers collected on limestone strewn hillsides in the Italian Alps at 1800m by Mojmir. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Scabiosa vestina plant

How to Grow Scabiosa vestina

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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