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Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'

Family Dipsacaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' (dove pincushions) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and faded azure flowers during mid spring to early fall. The matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour and fine in texture.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, foundation and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' tolerates drought.