Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Blue Cockade'

Also Known As

'Blue Cockade Pincushion Flower
Blue Cockade Scabiosa
Blue Cockade Sweet Scabious

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 30"-36"
W: 18"

planting zones

1-12

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Blue Cockade' plant details

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Blue Cockade' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies 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 atropurpurea 'Blue Cockade'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Blue Cockade'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We love scabiosas, for as summer wanes and the garden gets a bit tired looking they come into their own, their "pincushion" flowers looking fresh and perfect. All but lost as modern short hybrids took over gardens, we are happy to offer this freely blooming, large flowered selection once again. ‘Blue Cockade’ was described as ‘new’ in Burpee’s 1935 catalog.