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Scabiosa Columbaria Misty Butterflies Seeds for Garden Planting

Scabiosa Columbaria Misty Butterflies Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly into prepared, well-drained, weed-free soil in early spring or late summer.

Lightly cover with soil (~1/8 inch deep).

• Optional: Scarify or soak seeds overnight to improve germination.

How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade.

Water regularly, avoiding water-logged soil.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Tips

Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

In colder climates, protect roots with mulch in winter.

• Divide clumps every 2–3 years to maintain vigor.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

slender foliage

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright and clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early autumn

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Scabiosa Columbaria Misty Butterflies Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant


Scabiosa Columbaria ‘Misty Butterflies’ — also called dwarf pincushion flower — forms compact mounds of attractive green foliage with delicate pinkish-lilac pincushion blooms that attract butterflies and bees. A low-maintenance, hardy perennial, it adds long-lasting seasonal color to borders, rock gardens, and container plantings.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

40–60 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–40 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

bright sunlight

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000194630

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Misty Butterflies Scabiosa different from traditional pincushion flowers?

It produces finely textured blooms on airy stems, creating a light and graceful garden display.

Can this perennial be planted in pollinator-friendly gardens?

Yes, it is an excellent choice for gardens designed to attract beneficial pollinating insects.

Will the flowers bloom over an extended season?

Yes, regular deadheading can encourage continued flowering through much of the growing season.

Can Misty Butterflies be grown in sunny borders?

Yes, it performs well in borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds with plenty of sunlight.

Do the blooms make suitable cut flowers?

Yes, the long stems and delicate flowers are well suited for fresh floral arrangements.

Does the plant develop a compact clump as it matures?

Yes, it forms a tidy clump that blends well with other perennial flowering plants.