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Butterfly Blue

Scabiosa Anthemifolia

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Overview

Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa anthemifolia) is a charming perennial known for its pincushion-like, lavender-blue flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. With a compact growth habit reaching 12-18 inches in height and width, it's ideal for borders or as a pollinator attractor. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, it requires minimal maintenance. The plants’ drought tolerance and deer resistance make it a practical choice for diverse landscapes. Zone 3-9.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa anthemifolia) is a charming perennial known for its pincushion-like

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Dipsacaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — ground cover / perennial with lavender and red blooms; ideal for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — requiring deadheading to promote continuous blooming and occasional division to maintain its vigor; ground cover /
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — lavender and red flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — the Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' demands well-drained soil with moderate moisture to flourish; the, image 63
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — scientifically known as Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'; lavender and red flowers in the garden, image 55
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — showcasing a plethora of lavender-blue pincushion flowers that measure approximately 1.5 inches across, image 57
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — contributing to an aesthetically pleasing basal clump even when the plant is not in bloom; this perennial, image 61
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — grey-green leaves that form a compact mound; showcasing a plethora of lavender-blue pincushion flowers, image 60
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — with the overall plant height reaching between 12 to 18 inches and a spread of about 12 inches, image 59
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — Ideal for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9; ground cover / perennial with lavender and red blooms, image 62
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — The flowers perch atop slender stems; or in containers where its delicate blossoms can be admired up close, image 58
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — This perennial favors full sun exposure but can tolerate light shading; contributing to an aesthetically, image 64
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — it's ideal for borders or as a pollinator attractor; butterfly Blue (Scabiosa anthemifolia) is a charming, image 52
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, it requires minimal maintenance; this perennial is noteworthy, image 53
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — The plants‚Äô drought tolerance and deer resistance make it a practical choice for diverse landscapes; the, image 54
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — This perennial is noteworthy for its long blooming period; thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, it, image 56
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — It is relatively low maintenance; which may be beneficial in hotter climates.<br><br>When integrating the, image 68
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — or in containers where its delicate blossoms can be admired up close; the flowers perch atop slender stems, image 67
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — requiring deadheading to promote continuous blooming and occasional division to maintain its vigor; ground, image 69
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — lavender and red flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue', image 70
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — ground cover / perennial with lavender and red blooms; ideal for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, image 71
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — consider mass planting for a swathe of color; with a compact growth habit reaching 12-18 inches in height, image 66
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — which may be beneficial in hotter climates.<br><br>When integrating the Butterfly Blue into a landscape, image 65
Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa Anthemifolia) — Butterfly Blue (Scabiosa anthemifolia) is a charming perennial known for its pincushion-like; it's ideal, image 73

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