Beaujolais Bonnets scabiosa

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets'

PerennialCaprifoliaceae

Beaujolais Bonnets scabiosa
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantFragrant
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

BorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerLow maintenanceRock garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

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.