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starflower scabious

Scabiosa stellata

Genus: Scabiosa
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Common Names: drumstick scabious

About this plant

S. stellata is an erect, branching annual up to 45cm tall, with lance-shaped or pinnately lobed leaves. Solitary, pale blue, spherical flower heads to 3cm across, are followed by papery, silvery cream seed-heads

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

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 moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in gentle heat in early spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years