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Scabiosa columbaria Flutter™ Deep Blue PP28043

Scientific Name: Scabiosa columbaria 'Balfluttdelu'

Also Known As

  • Scabiosa columbaria 'Flutter 'Deep Blue'
  • Flutter Deep Blue Pincushion Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-14"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Scabiosa columbaria Flutter™ Deep Blue PP28043 plant details

Scabiosa columbaria Flutter™ Deep Blue PP28043 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scabiosa columbaria Flutter™ Deep Blue PP28043

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, cutting garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scabiosa columbaria Flutter™ Deep Blue PP28043

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Scabiosa Flutter 'Deep Blue' is a pincushion flower with larger blooms and richer colours than 'Butterfly Blue'. It is a rewarding and easy to grow plant that blooms non-stop from spring throughout summer, producing large, vibrant, lavender-blue pompoms atop ferny, compact foliage.

Gardening facts about Scabiosa columbaria Flutter™ Deep Blue PP28043 plant

How to Grow Scabiosa columbaria Flutter™ Deep Blue PP28043

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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