Plants in genus scabiosa
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight'
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Knight' is notable for its almost-black flowers and long blooming period. This drought-tolerant plant attracts bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens. Its long stems are ideal for fresh cut flowers, and the dried seed heads add interest to arrangements.
Scabiosa lucida
Scabiosa lucida is a flowering plant suitable for rock gardens or perennial borders, blooming from late spring through most of the summer. It is a species in the Caprifoliaceae family and includes several subspecies.
Scabiosa drakensbergensis
Scabiosa drakensbergensis, native to the Drakensberg mountains of South Africa, is a perennial plant that grows in rocky grasslands. It features a rosette of large, felty green leaves and tall stalks topped with small, white, pincushion-like flowers. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits.
Scabiosa 'Pink Lemonade'
Scabiosa 'Pink Lemonade' is a variegated plant with medium green foliage bordered in yellow and mauvy blue, pincushion-shaped flowers. It is a sport of Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' and grows on 10-inch stalks. This perennial requires good drainage and is known for attracting butterflies. It is suitable for sunny locations and can tolerate some shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens in USDA zones 3a to 7b.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Mariposa Blue'
Scabiosa columbaria 'Mariposa Blue' is notable for being the first blue-flowered scabiosa that thrives in heat and humidity. It forms a compact clump about 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide, with large, fully double light blue flowers on 20-inch tall stalks. This plant requires plenty of sun and good drainage.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist'
Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' features ballerina-pink blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It blooms from June to October and is suitable for rock gardens, borders, and containers. This plant requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Flutter Rose Pink'
Scabiosa columbaria 'Flutter Rose Pink' is a compact perennial with large, rose-pink flowers that bloom from May through September. This plant forms a clump about 20 inches tall and 3.5 feet wide, serving as a nectar source for butterflies and moths. It is rabbit-resistant and thrives in sun to part sun, making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.
Scabiosa 'Vivid Violet'
Scabiosa 'Vivid Violet' is a sun-loving perennial with large, vivid violet flowers and ferny foliage. It forms low, dense clumps and blooms from early spring until frost. This plant is resistant to powdery mildew and thrives in organically rich soil with good drainage.
Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue'
Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue' is a top-selling perennial known for its continuous blooms from summer through fall. It features neat clumps of cutleaf green foliage and 1-inch wide blue-violet flowers on 10-inch stems. This plant is particularly attractive to butterflies and is resistant to rabbits.
Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue' is a clump-forming perennial with saturated Dutch-blue blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in sunny, coastal conditions and is deer-resistant. This plant has a long bloom period and is easy to grow in average soil with good drainage.