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Scabiosa columbaria var. ochroleuca

Family Dipsacaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 80 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Scabiosa columbaria var. ochroleuca (small scabious) bears pale yellow blossoms during early summer to mid-fall. This plant has greyish green foliage.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Scabiosa columbaria var. ochroleuca . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.