Scabiosa atropurpurea & cvs
SWEET SCABIOUS, MOURNING BRIDE
Caprifoliaceae-Dipsacaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or biennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, neutral to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.9m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Mournful Widow, Pincushion Flower

 
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Scabiosa atropurpurea & cvs
SWEET SCABIOUS, MOURNING BRIDE
Caprifoliaceae-Dipsacaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or biennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, neutral to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.9m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

FEATURES

Flowers: mildly fragrant flowers in purple, mauve, blue or pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: window box, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting, bee attracting






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