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Butterfly Blue Pincushion

Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’

Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower is a long-blooming perennial celebrated for its soft lavender-blue, pincushion-like blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators throughout the growing season.

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Butterfly Blue Pincushion (Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue') — long-blooming perennial celebrated for its soft lavender-blue, pincushion-like blooms

About Butterfly Blue Pincushion and growing it in Alberta

Its compact, tidy habit and finely textured foliage make it perfect for borders, containers, and rock gardens. Adaptable to diverse soils and urban conditions, it thrives in full sun. While it is easy-to-care-for, it may develop mildew or root rot in poorly drained soils.

Plant Specifications

  • Zone: 3
  • Height: 0.35 metres
  • Spread: 0.4 metres

Features of Butterfly Blue Pincushion

  • Part Shade

  • Drought Resilient

  • Attracts Pollinators

  • Cut Flower

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