Shining scabious
Scabiosa lucida
Shining scabious (Scabiosa lucida) is a charming alpine perennial from the European mountains, bearing glossy, pincushion-like lilac-pink flowers above neat basal foliage all summer long. It thrives in full sun with excellent drainage and alkaline, gritty soils — perfect for rock gardens, gravel beds, or the front of a border. Once established it is quite drought tolerant and needs very little maintenance beyond deadheading to prolong flowering.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days; Very Drought Tolerant Once Established • Water Sparingly — Allow Soil To Dry Well Between Waterings; Avoid Overwatering In Clay Soils
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 3, 2022 by Jani Zadrgal (cc-by-sa)
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