Scabiosa Columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower Plant

Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower is a stunning perennial grown in quart pots. It thrives in zones 3-9 and reaches a size of 12-18 inches.

Scabiosa Columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower

Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower is a beautiful and versatile perennial that is easy to grow and care for. It produces a profusion of lavender-blue pincushion-like flowers from late spring to early fall, making it a long-blooming addition to any garden.

Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower

'Butterfly Blue' is a relatively compact cultivar, growing to about 12-18 inches tall and wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, but it is also tolerant of partial shade and drought.

To grow Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' from seed, sow the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing them about 12 inches apart.

'Butterfly Blue' is also easy to propagate by division. In the spring or fall, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into two or more sections. Replant the divisions in well-drained soil and water them well.

Once established, Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' requires very little care. Water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead the spent flowers to promote rebloom.

Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial that is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, containers, and rock gardens. It is also attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.

Here are some tips for growing and caring for Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower:

• Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.
• Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
• Fertilize once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Deadhead spent flowers to promote rebloom.
• Divide every few years to maintain vigor.

Enjoy the beautiful blooms of Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' Pincushion Flower in your garden!

Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.

We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.