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Scabiosa columbaria

Family Dipsacaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Scabiosa columbaria bears showy, white and repeat-blooming blooms during early summer to early fall. This herbaceous perennial is mound shaped in form and has medium green and greyish green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers and dried flowers.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Scabiosa columbaria will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.