Lomelosia, Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa 'Fama'

Lomelosiacaucasica

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Species
caucasica (kaw-KAS-ee-kuh)
Synonym
Scabiosa caucasica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
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
Regional

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

Anchorage, Alaska

Castro Valley, California

Encinitas, California

Hercules, California

San Jose, California

San Marcos, California

Hammond, Indiana

Haydenville, Massachusetts

Omaha, Nebraska

Buffalo, New York

Portland, Oregon

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Kalama, Washington

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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| August 2012 | positive

Fama has been growing happily in my Zone 3a garden for 13 years and has been divided several times. It has a long bloom period here - la...Read More

D
Hammond, IN | March 2012 | positive

I love this variety of Scabiosa because of it's winter hardiness. It is also resistant to powdery mildew. As a plus it has much larger fl...Read More

O
(Mary) Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | February 2010 | positive

This plant has survived our winters for two years. It is tall with vibrant blue/violet 1 1/2" flowers. Seems slow to blossom, but hangs...Read More

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