Beaujolais Bonnets scabiosa
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets'
USDA zones4 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Burgundy
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Beaujolais Bonnets' scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Burgundy flowers are fragrant and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. The clumping plants reach 18 to 24 inches tall.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Hummelo betony, and Blazing star.