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Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fata Morgana'

Also Known As

  • Fata Morgana Sweet Scabious

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 1-12

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fata Morgana' plant details

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fata Morgana' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fata Morgana'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fata Morgana'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like the blushed cheeks of an antique porcelain doll, Fata Morgana combines delicate creamy yellow and blush pink in varying amounts, lending an air of elegance to any summer and fall bouquet. It's tough as nails, however, and frost hardy in fall. Sow direct in the garden in early to mid spring and cut to add to bouquets.

Gardening facts about Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fata Morgana' plant

How to Grow Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fata Morgana'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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