Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue')
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue') is a long-blooming perennial known for its delicate lavender-blue flowers and its ability to attract butterflies. This compact, floriferous variety adds soft color, fine texture, and an eye-catching focal point to borders, rock gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Distinctive Features
'Butterfly Blue' produces an abundance of 2-inch, lavender-blue, pincushion-like flowers that bloom from late spring until frost. Each bloom sits atop slender, wiry stems, giving the plant an airy, graceful appearance. The finely cut, gray-green foliage forms a neat mound, making it an excellent choice for edging and containers. This variety is highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun for optimal flowering.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
- Water: Requires regular watering but does not tolerate soggy conditions.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity with good airflow.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9, adaptable to a range of climates.
Ideal Uses
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.
- Rock Gardens: Adds soft color and texture among stones and gravel.
- Mixed Borders: Provides long-lasting blooms and height contrast.
- Container Plantings: Compact size makes it ideal for pots and patio gardens.
- Cut Flower Gardens: Blooms are excellent for fresh floral arrangements.
Low Maintenance Care
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower is an easy-care perennial that thrives with minimal maintenance.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
- Fertilizing: Apply a light fertilizer in early spring for vigorous growth.
- Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally pest-free and resistant to deer.
- Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates for added root protection.
Why Choose Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower?
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower offers long-lasting blooms, pollinator-friendly appeal, and low maintenance, making it an excellent choice for sunny gardens and containers.
- Lavender-Blue Blooms: Provides soft color from late spring through fall.
- Attracts Pollinators: Highly favored by butterflies and bees.
- Compact Growth: Perfect for small spaces, edging, and pots.
- Continuous Flowering: Blooms for months with deadheading.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care.
For a long-lasting, pollinator-friendly display, Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue') is an exceptional focal point choice for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings.
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