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Scabiosa ochroleuca 'Moon Dance'

Also Known As

  • Scabiosa ochroleuca 'Moondance'
  • Moondance Pincushion Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Scabiosa ochroleuca 'Moon Dance' plant details

Scabiosa ochroleuca 'Moon Dance' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scabiosa ochroleuca 'Moon Dance'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa ochroleuca 'Moon Dance'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shorter and more compact than the species, these abundant light yellow pincushion flowers blooming June through October are an outstanding selection by the University of Georgia. From Russia. Minimum temperature: -20 °F

Gardening facts about Scabiosa ochroleuca 'Moon Dance' plant

How to Grow Scabiosa ochroleuca 'Moon Dance'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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