| Description | A durable, maintenance-free seed-grown Scabiosa with a tidy habit and pretty pincushion flowers |
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| Pronunciation | (skab-ee-OH-suh)(kol-um-BAR-ee-uh) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-8 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained, never soggy |
| Flowers | blue, lavender blue to pink flowers |
| Dimensions | 10 inches tall, 8 inch spread |
| Maintenance | dead heading |
| Propagation | These perennial seeds germinate very irregularly over a long period. Lower temperatures of less than +5°C [41°F] are very effective. Seed trays should not be discarded prematurely. Constant moisture must be maintained. Do not leave in direct sunlight. (www,jelitto.com) I have also carefully divided Scabiosa. |
| Native Site | The species is from the Caucasus Mountains. |
| Cultivar Origin | Originated by the Jelitto Seed company Germany. |
| Misc Facts | The name is derived from the stamens of the flower. They stand above the petals and resemble a pin cushion full of pins. The name Scabiosa is derived from scabies, itch; in regard to the plant's supposed properties of curing irritation of the skin. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), Jelitto Seed Company (www.jelitto.com) |
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