| Description | A Scabiosa with soft pink flowers. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (skab-ee-OH-suh)(kol-um-BAR-ee-uh) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Sunlight | full, mostly sunny |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | well drained |
| Flowers | frilly pink petals, domed center cushion, protruding stamen, bore on wiry stiff stems |
| Leaves | basal leaves, finely cut, grayish-green |
| Dimensions | 12-18 by 12-18 inches |
| Maintenance | dead heading increases bloom period |
| Propagation | seeds, difficult from division, cuttings |
| Native Site | The species is from the Caucasus Mountains. |
| 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. |
| Author's Notes | Look best if planted in groups of three about 12 inches on center. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |
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