| | | Family | Dipsacaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Scabiosa caucasica (pincushion flower) bears medium blue blooms during early summer to mid autumn. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Scabiosa caucasica . | | |