Scabious Pink Mist (Scabiosa columbaria)

Hardy Perennial
Masses of pink, pincushion blooms on wiry stems above a compact, grey-green foliage. Flowers for ages and is an excellent plant for attracting butterflies.
Plant purchased from Cochranes Nurseries.
Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Plant out
Flowers
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Most soil
45cm (18″)
30cm (12″)
Pollinator friendly, returns year after year..
I had one of these in a pot back in the old house. It did not thrive. I’m expecting it to do better here though as it’s in a sunny border. Now if it would just stop raining….