Scabiosa spp.
Pincushion Flower
Please register or login to build your personal plant list.Pincushion is available in many sizes and colors. The flowers are attractive to butterflies. It tolerates drought, heat, and humidity, making it...
Description:
Pincushion is available in many sizes and colors. The flowers are attractive to butterflies. It tolerates drought, heat, and humidity, making it a great addition to a Jersey-Friendly Yard. Plant small varieties in your rock garden, and taller varieties along borders. The dried seed heads are an attractive addition to both dried and cut flower arrangements.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Scabiosa
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: No
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 3 ft
Growth Rate: Medium