Fata Morgana scabiosa
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fata Morgana'
USDA zones4 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Apricot
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fata Morgana' scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fata Morgana') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. The apricot blooms are fragrant and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. Plants form clumps that reach 24 to 36 inches tall.
Pairs well with Flamingo Feather celosia, Blue fescue, and Gladiator ornamental onion.