Pincushion
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Perennials
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Scabiosa atropurpurea Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Scabiosa atropurpurea |
| Common Name: | pincushion |
| Family: | Dipsacaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, beds & borders, cutflowers flowers are effective for a naturalistic landscape |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright |
| Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Spread: | 1 foot |
| Foliage: | narrow, mid-green, deeply lobed leaves |
| Flower: | maroon, blue, purple, pink, or lavender flowers are up to 2" in diameter and grow
on wiry stems stamens appear as pins in a pin cushion |
| Bloom Period: | Summer |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade - full sun |
| Water: | low water requirement |
| Soil: | prefers well-drained soils pH adaptable |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | propagation by seed or division |
TTU Plant Resources
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Email
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