Cephalaria radiata
Also Known As
- Giant Scabious
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Cephalaria radiata plant details
Cephalaria radiata 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 - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalaria radiata
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: caprifoliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalaria radiata
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Magnificent clumps of 3-4', dark-green divided leaves on wiry stems are topped with 2" cream-yellow pincushion-balls in late summer; "a splendid garden plant where room can be found" (G.S. Thomas) with other large perennial or shrubs. S/M
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Cephalaria radiata plant
How to Grow Cephalaria radiata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-6'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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