Fire King scabiosa
Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fire King'
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
- Scarlet
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fire King' scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Fire King') 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. Scarlet blooms appear on fragrant, clumping plants that reach 24 to 36 inches tall. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Apricotta cosmos, Flamingo Feather celosia, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Green Spice coral bells.