Pincushion Flower
Common name
Pincushion Flower
Botanical name
Scabiosa columbaria
Variety
Pink Mist
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Sun
Height
12-18" (31-46 cm)
Habit
Irregular
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Summer-fall
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
About
Exceptionally long-blooming flowers attract butterflies to the garden's edge or rock garden. Both flowers and seed heads are attractive and long-lasting in arrangements. Prefers partial shade in hot summer climates; avoid sodden soil in winter.
