Scabiosa, Dynamic Mix - Scabiosa atropurpurea
Hardy Annual Open Pollinated. A favorite cut-flower mix because they are so prolific, so variously colorful and bee friendly, so long lasting in the vase, and so interesting to look at. From near black to pure white with every shade of rose through red, purple, blues, and pinks.
Flowers: Blooms in summer to fall. Good cut flower.
Attracts: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types
USDA Zone: 3-11
Plant In: Spring or Fall
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Days to Germinate: 12-15 Days
Height At Maturity: 3-4'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
Facts of Note: Native to Africa, Asia and Europe. Can be grown as a perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer, although usually grown as an annual. Attracts pollinators and is deer resistant. Cut frequently for a continuous bloom through the summer. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 50 | Per 1 oz bulk: 12,614 Seeds
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