| Description | As the name implies this Scabiosa was bright violet flowers. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (skab-ee-O-sa)(kaw-KA-si-ca) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | moderate to dry once established |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained |
| Flowers | violet |
| Maintenance | needs to be pinch to control the height, deadheading to encourage more flowers, cuts down on reseeding |
| Propagation | seeds, division of older plants |
| 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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