Scabiosa columbaria 'Pink Mist' PP8,957
Pincushion Flower
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Pink Mist brings an interesting flower shape and romantic lavender-pink color to the summer garden.
Height
15-18 Inches
Spread
18 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Interesting Notes
'Pink Mist' is a sport of 'Butterfly Blue' Introduced by David Tristam of the U.K. Proven Winners Variety.
Bloom Time
June-August
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
May not always be reliably cold hardy, so mulch in winter to give added protection.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
English Lavender/Lavandula a. (Perennial) (Lavender ), Hollyhock (Alcea ), Bee Balm (Monarda ), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila repens), White Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Bellflower (Campanula glomerta)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
