Scabiosa atropurpurea Blue

Common Name: Blue Pincushion Flower

Description:
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Blue' is a charming, long-blooming perennial or annual known for its soft, lavender-blue, pincushion-like flowers that bloom from spring through autumn. The delicate, frilly petals and prominent stamens give the blooms a unique, airy appearance, making them a standout in garden beds, borders, and pots. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun but can tolerate part shade. This low-maintenance plant is highly attractive to bees and butterflies, enhancing pollinator activity in the garden. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering, and its long, slender stems make it an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–70 cm
• Width: 30–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Lavender-Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial (sometimes grown as an annual)
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Salvia
• Gaura (Whirling Butterflies)
• Verbena
• Coreopsis