| | | Family | Dipsacaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in) | | Spread | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | Scabiosa japonica 'Blue Diamonds' (dwarf pincushion flower) bears showy flowers during late spring to mid fall. | | Typical Uses | Border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and small or miniature planting. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Scabiosa japonica 'Blue Diamonds' . | | |