#1 Pincushion Flower Butterfly Blue

Latin Name: Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' Height: 12 - 18 inches Spread: 12 - 18 inches Sunlight: Full Sun Bloom Time: May to September Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Description: The Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower features lacy, lavender blue blooms on wiry stems. The outer petals are frilly and flat, with the centers paler in color and domed, with a cushion effect. The ferny foliage is compact. This perennial requires a well-drained location. Deadhead to encourage more blooms. The Pincushion Flower is a must for any pollinator garden and is also an excellent option for a cut flower garden. Attracts: Bees; Butterflies Other Names: Pin Cushion Flower