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Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower

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Tidy plants are valued for mass bedding effects or mixed perennial borders. Perfect for container gardens. Beautiful Dutch blue flowers with intricate centers resembling a pin cushion atop wiry stems. Blooms over a long period. Herbaceous perennial.

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja


  • Full Sun

  • Moderate

  • Height
    2 feet or less

  • Spread
    1—2 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Remove old flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Subtype MID SPRING BORDER FLOWERING
Foliage Color Gray-Green
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 3 - 8
Height 2 feet or less
Spread 1—2 feet
Special Uses Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Flowers, Tolerates Poor Soils
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Rock Garden
Flower Color Blue
Bloom Time Fall, Summer

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