| Description | This Scabiosa has burgundy and red flowers on wiry stems. |
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| Pronunciation | (skay-bi-O-sa)(at-row-per-PU-ree) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | (5)6-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | moderate to dry once established |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | light red petals surround deep burgundy centers, protruding white stamens, wiry flower stalks |
| Dimensions | 24 inches tall |
| Maintenance | needs to be pinch to control the height, deadheading to encourage more flowers, cuts down on reseeding |
| Propagation | seeds |
| 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 | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage) |
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