Scabiosa columbaria ‘Blue Note’

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

Light: Full sun

Mature Size: 10" tall | 10" wide

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Bloom Time: Late spring–summer

Water Needs: Low to moderate

Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained soils

Growth Habit: Low, clumping perennial

Flowers: Clear blue to violet pincushion-like blooms held on slender stems above tidy mounds of dark green foliage

Ideal For: Rock gardens, borders, xeriscapes, pollinator gardens, mass plantings, small spaces

Evergreen: No

Why We Love It:
This compact perennial brings soft movement and long-lasting color to sunny gardens with its charming pincushion blooms floating above neat mounds of foliage. The vivid blue-violet flowers pair beautifully with stone, gravel, and other xeric perennials, while the tidy habit keeps it looking clean and refined throughout the season. Easy to grow and pollinator friendly, it’s an excellent choice for adding color without overwhelming smaller garden spaces.

Additional Info:
Thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained soils and performs best in sunny locations with good airflow. Deadheading encourages additional blooms through the growing season. Excellent for edging pathways, weaving through rock gardens, or planting in drifts for a longer-lasting display of color.

Photo: Panayoti Kelaidis (First and second photo)