Scabiosa - Knautia macedonica

SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower) Zone 4

Excellent for the front to mid border. Good cut flowers. Attracts bees and butterflies. Drought tolerate once established. Benefits from deadheading.

Flutter Deep Blue This dwarf perennial has large, lavender blue flowers that appear from late spring through summer on compact growing plants. Excellent for mass planting. Attracts pollinators. Drought tolerant once established.

Pink Mist Pincushion-like, pink flowers with a hint of lavender are borne atop wiry stems all season long. Pink Green June-Sept. 12”(18”) high 18” spread

Mars Midget Forms a low mound of grey-green leaves, bearing small ruby-red button flowers that open in succession over several months. Terrific for edging the sunny border, also great in containers or the rock garden. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Plants may be short-lived but will generally self seed if the mother plant fails to come back. This is one of the few truly red perennials that flowers for most of the season. Red Green 12”-18” high 14” spread

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