Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'
Pincushion Flower
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
- Light pink, pincushion-like flowers
- Ferny foliage, Compact, mounding habit
- Blooms early summer to fall
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers consistently moist, sandy or loamy, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerant of occasional drought once established and avoid wet winter conditions. Plants can be divided in spring. Deadheading encourages more blooms and larger stems can be cut back to encourage new growth from the base.
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Edging
- Garden
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Scabiosa
Common Name: Pincushion Flower
Herbaceous perennial with deeply-lobed and sometimes toothed, green leaves. Slightly dome-shaped flowerheads come in a variety of colors including pink, lavender, blue and white and they bloom from late spring through summer. Great for borders, rock gardens and meadow plantings.