Scabiosa Species, Cream Pincushion Flower, Cream Scabious

Scabiosaochroleuca

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scabiosa (skab-ee-OH-suh)
Species
ochroleuca (ock-roh-LEW-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

Richmond, California

Winterville, Georgia

Delphi, Indiana

Milton, Massachusetts

Red Wing, Minnesota

Minden, Nevada

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Christiana, Tennessee

Lubbock, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Lake Stevens, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Lake Stevens, WA (Zone 8a) | August 2011 | positive

near Seattle, very late to bloom, but late August to frost smothered with pale yellowish flowers the bees love. Utterly carefree for me o...Read More

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Christiana, TN (Zone 6b) | June 2010 | positive

I like this care-free plant in the right place. It's not a show-stopper but nice. For me it reseeds about like Verbena bonariensis. Which...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | July 2005 | neutral

This is great to grow with grasses ..it looks good in a more natural or cottage garden..It grows rather untidy.. Flowers appear whole sum...Read More

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Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

This self-sowing perennial blooms the first year from seed if started early indoors. It's easy to grow, and it looks good with other wil...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

Usually a short-lived perennial; it may be best to treat it as a biennial.

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