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Scabiosa, Pincushion Flower, Mourning Bride, Mournful Widow, Sweet Scabious 'Blue Cockade'

Scabiosaatropurpurea

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Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Scabiosa (skab-ee-OH-suh)
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Species
atropurpurea (at-ro-pur-PURR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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