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Pincushion Flower

Exceptionally long-blooming flowers attract butterflies to the garden's edge or rock garden. Both flowers and seed heads are attractive and long-lasting in arrangements. Prefers partial shade in hot summer climates; avoid sodden soil in winter.

Companion Plants

Candytuft

Fountain Grass

Gayfeather

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Pincushion Flower

  • Botanical name

    Scabiosa columbaria

  • Variety

    Pink Mist

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12-18" (31-46 cm)

  • Habit

    Irregular

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Pink

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Priscilla D.'s collection
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