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This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.
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Other common names small scabious lilac-flowered scabious
Synonyms Scabiosa banatica
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Scabiosa can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and characteristic flower-heads with enlarged outer florets
Details S. columbaria is a branched perennial to 75cm, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves, the upper ones more divided, and light bluish-purple flowerheads 4cm across in summer and early autumn
Plant range Temp S Africa
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Clump-forming
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing or North-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAlkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Attractive to bees and butterflies. Good for cut flowers. Grow in full sun and protect from winter wet
Propagation Propagate by seed, division or take basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Low Maintenance Cottage & Informal Garden Wildlife Gardens Wildflower meadow
Pruning Deadhead to prolong flowering, cut down stems in autumn
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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