PERENNIAL OF THE
WEEK
Pincushion Flower, aka
Scabiosa columbaria (Pink Mist)
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Prefers full sun to partial sun
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Light
pink/lavendar flowers top tall thin stems
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Finely
cut blue gray/green foliage that grows
in clumps
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Grows to 12-18 inches tall, space about 12
inches apart
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Extra long blooming season, starting in early
summer and lasting until fall
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Attracts butterflies
USES
One of the longest flowering perennials. Multiple
pincushion shaped flowers produced all season. Very compact with ferny blue-gray
foliage. A garden favorite. Can also be
used vases as cut flowers.
