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grass-leaved scabious

Scabiosa graminifolia

Genus: Scabiosa
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

S. graminifolia is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial producing tufts of silvery-green leaves and solitary, lilac to violet, pincushion flowers, 4cm across, on stiff, slender stems in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun and protect from winter wet

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering, cut down stems in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or division or take basal cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years