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small scabious

Scabiosa columbaria

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Scabiosa
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Common Names: lilac-flowered scabious

About this plant

S. columbaria is a branched perennial to 75cm, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves, the upper ones more divided, and light bluish-purple flowerheads 4cm across in summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Attractive to bees and butterflies. Good for cut flowers. Grow in full sun and protect from winter wet

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering, cut down stems in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed, division or take basal cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years