Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria)
Most frequently known as ‘Butterfly Blue’ or ‘Pincushion Flower’, the Scabiosa Columbaria adds a gentle violet hue to any garden.
This flower is well-loved for its ability to bloom early and often, sometimes with blooms lasting into December. These perennial blooms are nectar rich, attracting butterflies and birds to their sweet fragrant flowers.
Combine these sweet smelling vibrant Pincushion Flowers with other low growing flowers to fill out your backyard butterfly garden.
Pincushion Flower is a Nectar Plant for:
Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly, and morePincushion Flower Specifications:
Color(s): Blue flowers
Sun Exposure: Sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile
Average Height: 12 in. to 15 in.
Average Spread: 10 in. to 12 in.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9